The things of Normal and Abnormal Menstruation

Menstruation is a regular cycle experienced by every woman infertile. But some of them sometimes have abnormal menstrual cycles. For that to know what constitutes normal and abnormal of the menstrual cycle.

 

Each month the female ovaries will release an egg cell is called ovulation. At the same hormonal changes prepare the uterus for pregnancy. If ovulation occurs and the egg is not fertilized, then it will collapse the uterine lining and menstruation occurs.

 

Menstrual cycle may help someone know the time of ovulation (fertile period), menstrual bleeding is not unexpected or as an early sign of pregnancy. Meanwhile, irregular menstrual cycles can be early signs of serious health problems.

 

For that to know what is spelled out in the normal and abnormal menstrual cycle, as quoted from Mayoclinic, namely:

 

A. It is normal in the menstrual cycle

 

    1. The menstrual cycle is calculated from the first day until the first day of the next menstrual cycle, and usually not the same for every woman. During the first few years of menstruation, the cycle is generally longer but the longer this cycle will be shorter and more regular.

   2. Some of the complaints that arise during menstruation there is still considered normal, such as pain or mood disorders, as long as it does not interfere with activities and daily activities.

     

But to find out whether or not the normal menstrual cycle, start by making a note of the date of menstruation for several months to know whether or not a regular cycle, menstrual duration, whether the blood comes out too much or too little and the pain.

 

B. It is not normal in the menstrual cycle

    Several things can happen during a normal menstrual period and not be regarded as:

1. Suddenly stops menstruating for more than 90 days
2. Menstruation became irregular, whereas before routine
3. Menstruating for more than 7 days
4. The blood that came out more than usual, or require more than a bandage in 2 hours
5. Experiencing severe pain or pain that interferes with the activity
6. Have a fever or sore after using the pads

Irregular menstrual cycles can be caused by many things such as pregnancy, eating disorders, losing weight is too extreme and stressful. But it could also be caused by the presence of serious health problems such as polycystic ovary syndrome (Polycystic ovary syndrome / PCOS), loss of normal ovarian function before age 40, endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease.