05/26/2026
Structural and Systemic Factors
Sometimes the “hardware” is the issue, not just the “software” signals:
Fibroids or Polyps: Non-cancerous growths in the uterus that increase the surface area of the lining.
Thyroid Signaling: The thyroid is the master of metabolic rate. If it’s sluggish (hypothyroidism), it can slow down the clearance of estrogen and affect blood clotting factors.
Nutrient Deficiencies: Specifically Iron. It’s a vicious cycle: heavy flow causes iron deficiency, and low iron can actually make the uterus less efficient at contracting to stop the bleeding, making the flow even heavier.
