How to judge your health status from your menstruation

　　Abnormal menstruation may have an impact on fertility, so if you have any problems, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

　　What should a normal menstruation look like?

　　Some questions about menstruation: Are other people’s menstruation the same as mine? What is the reason why menstruation is always delayed? How to make menstruation early or late? What is the reason for more or less menstruation? Do you have any strange phenomena that occur during menstruation? Top 10 things related to menstruation disease

　　1. Menstrual period: The period of vaginal bleeding is called menstrual period. Most people’s menstrual period lasts for 3-5 days, but as few as 1-2 days and as many as 7-8 days are within the normal range.

　　2. Menstrual cycle: The period from the first day of menstruation to the first day of next menstrual cramp is called a menstrual cycle. Most people have a cycle of between 28 and 35 days, but there are also a few who have a cycle as short as 20 days or as long as 45 days. Within the above range, as long as menstruation is regular, it is normal.

　　3. Characteristics of menstrual blood: The characteristic of menstrual blood is that it does not coagulate and is dark red. In addition to blood, menstrual blood also contains Uterus Shedding fragments of the endometrium, cervical mucus and vaginal epithelial cells, etc.

　　4. Menstrual blood volume: The menstrual blood volume in a normal menstrual period is 20-120 ml, most of which is 50 ml. It is the largest on the second or third day of menstruation, and then gradually decreases. Normal menstruation is female A sign of normal development and sound functioning of the internal genitalia.

　　5. Menstrual period symptoms: Most women have no obvious symptoms during the menstrual period, and a few have breast swelling, headache, insomnia, palpitation, and lower abdomen. distended pain and emotional restlessness, etc.

　　What could be the cause of longer menstrual cycles?

　　The causes of long menstrual cycles and light menstrual flow are multifaceted and complex, including genetic problems, endocrine problems, immune problems, and mental problems. nerve Oligomenorrhea caused by factors, tumors, trauma and drugs should be treated with Hospital Carry out relevant examinations to identify the possible causes and try to target the causes to achieve better results.

　　Moreover, irregular menstruation may have an impact on fertility, so if you have any problems, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

　　There are many factors that cause the menstrual cycle to become longer, which can be divided into the following categories:

　　1. Central nervous system-hypothalamic abnormality

　　Including mental stress, such as environmental changes, excessive stress, mental shock and other mental stress-induced reactions; weight loss, anorexia nervosa, excessive exercise, drugs, etc., which cause the regulatory dysfunction or inhibition of hypothalamic gonadotropin secretion; in addition, congenital diseases or brain development malformations and tumors cause abnormal hormone secretion.

　　2. Pituitary abnormalities

　　It refers to the abnormal secretion of gonadotropin caused by pituitary gland lesions. There are congenital factors and acquired lesions, such as pituitary tumors.

　　3. Ovarian abnormalities

　　Abnormal menstruation due to congenital ovarian dysplasia or abnormal ovarian function or secondary lesions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome, clinical Symptoms include oligomenorrhea, irregular menstruation, hirsutism, obesity, etc.; functional ovarian cysts; ovarian tumors, etc. that affect menstruation due to hormonal changes. Severe pelvic infection can also damage the ovarian tissue on both sides, thereby affecting menstruation, and may even cause permanent menstruation. amenorrhea , among which tuberculosis is the most common disease.

　　4. Uterine sexual abnormalities

　　Uterine dysplasia and endometrial damage can also cause oligomenorrhea and even amenorrhea. Endometrial destruction includes inflammatory factors such as endometrial tuberculosis; it can also occur in Postpartum Or endometrial basal layer damage or adhesion caused by excessive dilation and curettage after artificial abortion.

　　What are the methods to adjust the menstrual cycle?

　　This kind of bleeding is the result of the maturation of female follicles, ovulation and formation of the corpus luteum, the change of the endometrium from hyperplasia to secretion, and the shedding of the endometrium. This process is realized by the neuroendocrine system through the production of estrogen and progesterone, so changing any hormone-producing link will cause changes in the menstrual period.

　　Some questions about menstruation: Are other people’s menstruation the same as mine? What is the reason why menstruation is always delayed? How to make menstruation early or late? What is the reason for more or less menstruation? Do you have any strange phenomena that occur during menstruation? Top ten diseases related to menstruation

　　In clinical practice, doctors usually use estrogen or progesterone to regulate menstrual periods for women who have normal menstrual cycles but strongly desire to change their menstrual periods if persuasion fails. These "secret recipes" that can be tried include:

　　1. Methods to promote early menstruation

　　Starting from the 16th day of menstruation, 20 mg of progesterone is injected intramuscularly or 10 to 12 mg of medroxyprogesterone is taken orally for 5 days daily, and menstruation begins 3 to 7 days after stopping the medication;

　　2. Methods to delay the onset of menstruation

　　1. Contraceptive No. 1 (compound norethindrone tablets, Norethindrone) or No. 2 short-acting oral contraceptive pills are started on the 5th day of menstruation. Take 2 tablets a day for 2 weeks, and increase to 4 tablets a day from the 3rd week;

　　2. Take Fukang Tablets (norethisterone) or Funing Tablets (megestrol) as an oral progesterone drug, starting from the 16th day of menstruation, take 10 mg orally continuously every day;

　　3. Mifepristone is a non-hormonal drug. Starting from the 5th day of menstruation, 25 mg should be taken orally continuously every day.

　　Remember that the above methods 1, 2, and 3 must be taken continuously until the "critical period" is passed and then stopped. Generally, menstruation begins within 7 days after stopping the medicine. It is worth noting that the extraordinary use of sex hormones may disrupt future menstrual cycles. Therefore, these methods cannot be used for a long time, let alone abused. If menstrual disorders occur, please consult a gynecologist in time. In addition, when taking sex hormones for the first time, some people may experience dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and other early pregnancy reactions; contraindications include: women over 40 years old, breastfeeding, hypertension, diabetes, liver and kidney disease, thyroid disease, thromboembolic disease, and women with breast or reproductive organ malignant tumors or suspected tumors.

　　Generally speaking, it is not advisable to artificially change the normal menstrual cycle. It will do more harm than good. Doctors do not advocate its use in daily life. Therefore, it is best to discuss with your family doctor before adopting a "secret recipe".