Menstruation is a unique biological feature of women that will accompany women for half their lives. Menarche starts around 13-14 years old and lasts until 45-55 years old. Menstruation is a weather vane of women’s health, and menstruation can be used to determine physical health.

However, the physical quality of each woman is different, and the duration of menstruation is also very different. Some women menstruate for 2 to 3 days. Just clean, and some last for a week to clean, which is better in comparison.

Does it take two or three days to clear the period, or a week?

The menstrual period will be clean within 2~3 days, and the period will be clean within a week. This is normal, and there is no need to worry about the duration. The most important thing is to see whether the menstrual cycle is regular and the menstrual volume. Whether the menstruation lasts for 2-3 days or a week, as long as the menstrual cycle is regular, the menstrual volume is normal, and there is no physical discomfort, there is no need to worry.

How to judge women with heavy menstrual flow?

The average menstrual flow of women is about 30~50ml, less than 20ml is considered to be oligomenorrhea, and more than 80ml is considered to be heavy. It is difficult to judge the amount of menstrual flow through numerical values. The intuitive method is to judge the amount of sanitary napkins used. 5ml of menstrual blood can soak a sanitary napkin. If you cannot use up 10 sanitary napkins in one menstrual cycle, or if the amount of sanitary napkins exceeds 20, you need to seek medical treatment as soon as possible.

What causes menstrual disorders?

1, Thyroid disease

Whether it is hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, the uncontrolled condition can affect the menstrual cycle, resulting in increased or decreased menstrual flow.

2. Polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is common in women of childbearing age and produces more male hormones and insulin, which can lead to menstrual disorders.

3. Stress

Extreme stress can stimulate insulin and cortisol secretion, disrupting the communication between the ovaries and the brain, which can affect the menstrual cycle. In addition, strenuous exercise and body weight loss can disrupt estrogen and progesterone, which can also disrupt the menstrual cycle.

4. Uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids can cause non-menstrual bleeding or heavy menstrual bleeding, resulting in anemia.

What does a healthy period look like?

1. Menstrual cycle is 21~35 days

The average menstrual cycle is 21 to 35 days, with an average of about 28 days. If the menstrual cycle is less than 21 days, it is judged to be frequent menstruation, and it is very likely to be a gynecological endocrine disease; if the menstrual cycle exceeds 35 days, it is judged to be oligomenorrhea, which is generally related to congenital and acquired factors.

2. The bleeding volume is 20~80ml span>

Usually a menstrual flow of 20~80ml, burdened with enormous pressure, excessive dieting to lose weight, bad mood and staying up late, as well as endocrine Sexual diseases, taking drugs, etc. can cause abnormal bleeding.

3. Menstrual period is 2~8 days span>

The menstrual period usually lasts 2~8 days, not every day has the same amount of bleeding, usuallyBleeding is heavy on the 2nd to 4th day of menstruation.

Reminders

Different women have different menstrual cycles and bleeding volumes. The most important thing is to have regular menstruation. Menstrual cycle, menstrual period and menstrual volume, as long as there is a problem in any of them, it is judged as abnormal menstruation. If you have abnormal menstruation for the first time, you need to observe yourself. If you have more than 2 times, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible. Go to the hospital as soon as possible to do six examinations of gynecological ultrasound, thyroid function and sex hormones to find out what the cause is.

In addition, menstrual abnormalities with other abnormalities such as hirsutism, obesity, or acne require early medical attention. In addition, during menstruation, blood circulation drugs, antiplatelet drugs and anticoagulant drugs should not be taken to avoid excessive menstrual flow.

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