Why does my period last for a month?

Why does my period last for a month? I have it every day, but the amount is very little. Occasionally it is only a little bigger than a fingernail, but it keeps on flowing. I don’t know what causes this phenomenon. If you are also confused about this, you might as well learn together to see what causes my period to last for a month. The following article will introduce you to this knowledge in detail.

1. What causes prolonged menstruation?

1. Blood diseases: such as thrombocytopenic purpura, aplastic anemia, etc., are often accompanied by menstruation. If severe uterine bleeding occurs, the menstrual period will be prolonged. Other conditions such as chronic anemia, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, nephritis, etc. can make the blood vessel walls fragile, increase permeability and cause bleeding.

2. Pelvic inflammation, intrauterine polyps, endometritis: Pelvic inflammation, intrauterine polyps, endometritis, etc. are all caused by poor blood circulation in the uterus, degeneration and necrosis, or pelvic congestion, which cause excessive menstruation and prolonged menstruation.

3. When inflammation occurs in the pelvic cavity or organs adjacent to the fallopian tubes, such as appendicitis, it can directly spread to cause salpingo-oophoritis and pelvic peritonitis. The inflammation usually occurs in the adjacent fallopian tube and ovary.

4. Chronic uterine hypertrophy (myometritis): Due to pelvic congestion, ovarian estrogen continues to increase, causing thickening of the uterine muscle layer, resulting in excessive menstruation and prolonged menstruation.

5. Endometriosis: It often causes excessive menstruation or prolonged menstruation due to affecting the contraction of the uterine muscle layer or due to enhancement of the endometrium.

6. Uterine fibroids: especially submucosal fibroids, due to the expansion of the uterine cavity area, it contracts abnormally, which can cause menorrhagia and prolonged menstruation.

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7. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding: such as anovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding and irregular endometrial shedding, both of which cause prolonged menstruation due to endocrine dysfunction.

8. Placing an IUD can also cause prolonged menstruation.

2. Irregular menstruation

Irregular menstruation, also known as menstrual disorders, is a common gynecological disease, manifested by abnormal menstrual cycle or bleeding volume, or abdominal pain and systemic symptoms before and during menstruation. The cause may be organic lesions or functional disorders. Many systemic diseases such as blood diseases, hypertension, liver and endocrine diseases, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, hydatidiform mole, reproductive tract infection, tumors (such as ovarian tumors, uterine fibroids), etc. can cause menstrual disorders.

3. Treatment Methods

Irregular menstruation is just a symptom. To treat irregular menstruation, we should first find out the cause of the irregularity. Each link in the reproductive endocrine axis must be in a normal state. If there is a problem in any link, the corresponding hormone level will also change. Therefore, women with irregular menstruation must check their hormone levels and ovarian function. Do six electrochemiluminescence hormone tests (preferably on the third to fifth day of menstruation) and four-dimensional vaginal color ultrasound. Remember not to take medicine blindly, because menstrual regulating drugs are all hormonal drugs, which not only affect various aspects of the body but also disrupt the endocrine system if the cause of the disease has not been identified. If amenorrhea occurs or endocrine disorders are severe, a pituitary stimulation test should be considered.

4. Prevention

Since the beginning of menstruation, you should learn and understand some health knowledge, have a correct understanding of the physiological phenomenon of menstruation, eliminate fear and tension, prevent primary dysmenorrhea or increase the pain threshold to reduce the degree of pain, pay attention to menstrual and sexual hygiene, prevent ascending infection during menstruation, and actively prevent and treat diseases that may cause menstrual blood retention. During menstruation, you should pay attention to keeping warm, avoid cold, cool, raw, and cold stimulation to prevent the invasion of cold evil; pay attention to rest, reduce fatigue, strengthen nutrition, and enhance physical fitness. You should try your best to control drastic emotional fluctuations, avoid strong mental stimulation, and keep a happy mood. You should avoid excessive sexual intercourse at ordinary times, and sexual intercourse is absolutely prohibited during menstruation. Pay attention to diet regulation during menstruation. Avoid eating raw, cold and cool foods before and during menstruation to prevent cold stagnation and blood stasis which may aggravate dysmenorrhea. People with heavy menstruation should not eat spicy and dry foods to prevent heat from forcing blood circulation and causing more bleeding. Also, be careful not to abuse drugs. Dysmenorrhea should be treated based on the cause.

5. Diet therapy

1. The diet should be light and nutritious; you can eat more high-protein foods such as beans and fish; 3. Eat more appetizing and easily digestible foods, such as dates, noodles, barley porridge, etc.

2. Avoid cold, cool, raw, and cold stimulating foods; do not eat spicy, fragrant, or dry foods.

The above are the reasons why menstruation lasts for a month. When this phenomenon occurs, female friends should go to the hospital for examination in time. Do not wait until the menstrual blood is over before going for examination. This is not conducive to the doctor's observation. Let the doctor see what causes this phenomenon. Use medication under the doctor's instructions. Do not take medication blindly when you are not clear about the cause. This is not conducive to the recovery of the disease.