Is heavy menstrual flow normal?

Each woman's menstrual cycle is different. Some people's cycle is 21 days, while others' cycle is about 35 days. So what are the causes of some conditions and abnormalities that occur in a woman's menstrual cycle? After reading the following article, the editor can help you sort out your hormones, which will be of great help to your future menstrual regularity and physical condition. Let us all read it together.

The periodic vaginal bleeding that occurs in women is called menstruation. Whether a woman's menstruation is normal can generally be judged from the following aspects.

Menstrual cycle: From the first day of menstruation to the first day of the next menstruation is called a menstrual cycle. For the vast majority of people, the menstrual cycle is between 28-35 days, but for a few, it can be as short as 20 days or as long as 45 days. Within the above range, as long as the menstruation is regular, it is normal.

Menstrual period: The period of vaginal bleeding is called the menstrual period. Most people's menstrual period lasts 3-5 days, but as little as 1-2 days and as much as 7-8 days is also within the normal range.

Menstrual blood volume: The menstrual blood volume during normal menstruation is 20-120 ml, most of which is 50 ml. It is highest on the second or third day of menstruation and gradually decreases afterwards.

Characteristics of menstrual blood: Menstrual blood is characterized by non-coagulation and dark red color. In addition to blood, menstrual blood also contains fragments of endometrial lining, cervical mucus and vaginal epithelial cells.

Experts from gynecological hospitals point out that menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon for women. Most women have no obvious symptoms during menstruation, but a few women may experience breast swelling, headache, insomnia, palpitations, lower abdominal distension and pain, and emotional instability. This condition generally does not affect work and does not require treatment.

After knowing some of the reasons why women have menstrual cycle problems, we recommend that every woman should prepare a menstrual health calendar and make a simple record on it every day. Any abnormal conditions that occur on a certain day should be recorded on the calendar in a timely manner, so as to provide clues for physical examination in the future.