Uterine fibroids should be vigilant if menstruation decreases

Uterine fibroids are a common gynecological disease among women nowadays. This disease is quite harmful to women, so many women have a severe decrease in menstruation after getting uterine fibroids. Therefore, many women who have uterine fibroids and have decreased menstruation want to know what aspects they should be more vigilant about when their menstruation is decreased due to uterine fibroids. In order to learn more, please take a look at the following introduction.

Endometrial bleeding is the main symptom of uterine fibroids, but in the vast majority of patients, endometrial bleeding often manifests as periodic increased menstrual bleeding and irregular menstruation. If your menstruation suddenly becomes irregular, or if any of the following situations occur, you should be alert.

1. Excessive menstruation, cyclical bleeding, often accompanied by prolonged menstruation.

2. The menstrual cycle is shortened and the menstrual flow is heavier.

3. Irregular bleeding, menstruation loses its normal periodicity, the amount of menstrual flow varies, and it is continuous and lasts for a long time.

As long as any of the above conditions exists, no matter which one it is, it may lead to hemorrhagic anemia due to long-term excessive menstruation or irregular bleeding, and cause dizziness, fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath, etc. In severe cases, it may even be life-threatening. Moreover, if uterine fibroids are not treated in time, there is a 1%-2% chance of becoming cancerous.

But in fact, many women do not know how to judge whether the menstrual flow is too heavy, or often ignore it because it is caused by an inappropriate lifestyle. How to judge excessive menstrual flow?

Generally speaking, the normal menstrual bleeding volume for women should be 20 ml-60 ml. If it exceeds 80 ml, it is considered menorrhagia. Based on the estimated usage of sanitary napkins, the normal usage is to change them four to five times a day on average, with no more than 2 packs (10 pieces per pack) per cycle. If 3 packs of sanitary napkins are not enough and each sanitary napkin is soaked, it means that the menstrual flow is too heavy.

Be alert to reduced menstruation caused by uterine fibroids. The above is a detailed introduction. If you have uterine fibroids and it causes reduced menstruation, you must pay attention to it, go to a regular hospital for a comprehensive examination, and then receive effective treatment to recover as soon as possible, so that you can make your body healthier.