1 Polyps: Benign growths in the uterine lining (endometrium) can cause a heavy or prolonged period. 2  Ovary dysfunction: Lack of ovulation (anovulation) results in a lack of progesterone, causing heavy periods. 3  Adenomyosis: When glands from the uterine lining embed in uterine muscle, heavy bleeding can occur.
Mean and Variance of Random Variables. The mean of a random variable provides the long-run average of the variable, or the expected average outcome over many observations.
Definition of variable for Students. 1  1 : something that changes or can be changed. 2  2 : a symbol (as x or *) used in mathematics in the place of a numeral : placeholder.