Menstruation is a state of normal vagina that occurs during the monthly cycle of a woman. If the pregnancy does not occur, the uterus sheds its lining caused by the drop in progesterone. However, it is important to understand that normally and what requires medical intervention in menstruation.
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Doctor Swati Bharga, Gynecology and Obstetrician consultant, Medishev’s head, explained:
What is normal in menstruation?
The color of the menstrual blood: Bright -red denotes fresh menstrual blood, usually at the beginning of the period, while dark red or brown blood, which took longer to leave the uterus, which is also normal, especially at the end of the period. Sometimes the blood may look pinkish when mixed with cervical mucus, which can occur at the beginning of your cycle or at the beginning of your period.
The number of blood: The typical period lasts about 3-7 days with a loss of 30-80 milliliters of blood throughout the period. This is approximately equivalent to 3-6 tablespoons. More and more than usual, it is considered a large stream and must be evaluated.
Dumbling: Small blood clots, especially in the first days of menstruation, are common.
Odor: Light smell is normal during menstruation due to breakdown, but it should not be unpleasant. Poor odor can indicate infection as bacterial vaginosis.
Symptoms of PMS (Daminsky syndrome): Light spotted or spasms a day -two before periods can occur. Some may experience mood swings, headaches or appetite changes with hormonal fluctuations.
What is not normal in menstruation?
Excessive bleeding (minoria): This can lead to anemia and can occur with —with any uterine abnormalities such as fibroids, adenomes, and endometrial problems.
Irregular or missing periods (amenorrhea): A missed period is sometimes normal under stress, breastfeeding, or experience of significant lifestyle changes. However, pregnancy should be excluded. If three or more periods are passed in a row, it may indicate a basic condition, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), thyroid problems or other hormonal imbalances.
Painful periods (dysmenorrhea): There may be serious pain in conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids or adenomyosis.
Revealing between periods: Light bleeding or spotted that occur between periods can be a sign of hormonal imbalance, fibroids, polyps or even cervical cancer in rare.
Prolonged periods (menoraagi): If the period lasts more than 7 days, it can be a sign of severe menstrual bleeding or the main problem such as fibroids, endometriosis or thyroid problems.
Refusal: This article is intended only for information purposes rather than to replace professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a doctor with any medical issues.
