Menstruation: things every woman needs to know

From puberty to menopause, menstruation is a part of a woman's life. Why have menstrual blood? Why is dysmenorrhea? . This natural phenomenon every woman should know.

How much blood is lost every time?

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The uterine bleeding flows out, due to endothelial flaking, the amount of menstruation varies from woman to woman and varies from 5ml to 25ml.

Why have menstrual blood? Blood flows from the endometrium more precisely because of the shallow layer and cycle of the endometrium, a consequence of hormonal changes at the end of the menstrual cycle.

Each menstrual cycle can have 4 distinct stages. The first stage is called the follicular phase. In this stage estrogen hormones are released in increasing amounts; These hormones make the endometrium thicken and the number of blood vessels also increases. At the same time, an ovule develops in the ovary, reaches maturity and is released. This stage is called ovulation stage; The ovary moves in the fallopian tube (also known as Fallope hose), progresses to the uterus, where changes have been made to prepare for ovulation. Since the ovule is released, estrogen levels begin to subside in the female body.

Stage 3 is called the luteal phase or the secretion of the hormone progesterone; characterized by the yellow body (the shell of the follicle after the oocyte has released) secrete another hormone, progesterone. This hormone is also responsible for preparing the uterus for nesting eggs if the oocyte is fertilized (combined with sperm). In order to help the egg's nest, the uterus has to stagnate blood, develop tissue, have a lot of sugar and protein . But if the ovule is not fertilized in the days when it passes through the ovary, it is the progesterone hormone that starts to decline. . Finally, the unfertilized ovule will dissipate and the thickened endometrium will peel off. The entire flaking material is called the bleeding blood, through the cervix and vagina. So stage 4 is the period of menstruation.

How long has it been since the ovule will go out? The first day of the menstrual cycle corresponds to the first day of menstruation. And the end of the menstrual cycle is before the next period. No matter how many days between two periods, the periods still occur after ovulation for 14 days. Conversely, the period before ovulation is not fixed.

How long does the menstrual cycle and menstrual period last? How many women have so many types of menstrual cycles. The menstrual cycle can vary from 20-40 days (more than 45 days is called menstruation). Most women have a menstrual cycle of 26 to 34 days, about one third of women have a 28-day menstrual cycle. The number of days of menstruation also varies from person to person and month, from 2 to 7 days on average.

Why do women feel pain in the days before and during menstruation? It is called pain when there are pain before and during the first days of menstruation - especially for the first few days - when some women have pain in their lower abdomen. Pain is caused by a contraction of the uterus to push the unfertilized ovule, the cells and blood of the lining to the outside (the blood itself nourishes the ovule).

Regular physical activity can help reduce cramping. Hot baths or hot packs (in the abdomen or back) can also reduce muscle contractions. You can also use some painkillers. However, painful menstruation can also be of physical origin (eg, endometriosis .). Need to be examined and determined by a physician.

Don't see the sutra worrying? There is no experience (also called bhavanga) with many causes but first of all need to think about becoming pregnant. When you are young and have just started your period, your periods may be irregular; It is normal because these menstrual cycles are still cycles of non-ovulation due to physiological function to control hormones that are not fully mature.

This period may last for 2 years. After age 45-50, if it takes up to 2 years to think about menopause. The cause of amenorrhea may be abnormal in the endometrium until an important psychological shock or due to some medications, anorexia . It is better to consult a physician.

What age should you use toothpicks? Hamsa is a type of gauze wick that has not been used much in our country, can be used for girls who have not had sex. The main thing is to know the correct setting and every 4 hours instead of once. If you forget to remove it, it is easy to cause vaginal infections. The inability to change sanitary napkins can cause a staph infection, which can lead to toxic stun syndrome.

Does pregnancy still have menstruation? Is not; pregnant women may have bleeding; not called menstruation and need to see a doctor because it can signal abnormalities in pregnancy or being together.

Does menstruation change temperament? Climatic changes can occur within a few days before menstruation. Some women change their moods to varying degrees, but many women are okay. Symptoms and signs that make the condition known as premenstrual syndrome: easy to stimulate, sad, difficult to concentrate, can headache, nausea . Just before menstruation, the body has tendency to hold water; therefore, it feels heavy, people are big and breasts are painful.

Can I have sex and play sports while I'm having sex? Yes, it is possible to have sex even while having a period, but many women refuse because they are not clean. It should also be known that some women have irregular menstrual cycles for only 14 days and ovulation during menstruation, so they can conceive. With sports, too, do not prohibit when having a period. The more you exercise, the less pain a woman will experience during her period. Some people think that if you swim when you have your period, you should use toothpicks rather than bandages (or towels) for hygiene.

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