​What should I do if my menstrual cycle is irregular?

Modern food contains too many hormones, and most girls do not restrict their diets. They eat spicy desserts and cold drinks at will, and staying up late causes a disrupted work and rest schedule. Now the problem arises: my menstrual cycle becomes irregular, and I become anxious and irritable. What should I do at this time? Next we will explain why the menstrual cycle is regular and what to do about it.

Check if you have any of the following symptoms: excessive stress, recent dieting to lose weight, smoking and drinking habits, a lot of acne on the face, and large pores. Menstrual irregularities refer to abnormal menstrual cycles or bleeding volume, odor, or blood clots. Although it doesn't hurt and is not a serious problem, you should not take it lightly and should seek treatment early. Many people think that an unstable menstrual cycle is irregular menstruation, but this is not the case. All conditions from ovulation to the end of menstruation, including the amount of menstrual blood, odor, color, and the presence or absence of blood clots, need to be considered. Usually women have irregular menstruation within 1 to 2 years after menarche, and then it will gradually get better. The normal color of menstrual blood is dark red. Other bright red, brown, light yellow, etc. are all abnormal.

There are two main causes of irregular menstruation: organic and functional. First, let’s talk about the organic causes. If the woman is pregnant, it may be caused by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, malposition of the fetus, postpartum hemorrhage, cervical abnormalities, etc.; if the woman is not pregnant, it may be caused by inflammation, tumors, etc. Long-term menstrual irregularities may cause many complications such as obesity and diabetes.

Inflammation can also cause irregular menstruation. Uterine-related diseases include cervical erosion, vaginitis, endometritis, etc. When inflammation turns into a tumor, it may be uterine fibroids, uterine polyps, ovarian cysts, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, or even ovarian malignant tumors.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that excessive or frequent menstruation is caused by excessive fire in the human body, which turns into heat and disrupts the normal operation of the Chong and Ren meridians. Therefore, the correct treatment approach is to enhance the function of organs such as the uterus and reduce internal heat.

Conditions that cause rising heat, such as stress and anger, can be improved by reducing heat in the liver, heart, and lungs. On the contrary, if the menstrual flow is small or delayed, it is due to weakness of the liver, spleen, and heart, which causes stagnation of qi and blood in the uterus, or blockage of damp and cold air. The treatment at this time is mainly to remove dampness, enhance the function of internal organs, and promote the circulation of qi and blood in the uterus and pelvic cavity. Try not to smoke or drink before, during, or after your period, drink less coffee, take more saunas and baths, and keep your lower abdomen warm. Keep doing exercise and yoga, and regulate your breathing to promote circulation throughout the body.

Therefore, dear girls, you must learn to take care of yourself. In order to avoid being tortured by your period, you should not stay up late, drink alcohol, or be emotional, and maintain a healthy and optimistic attitude towards life. And read relevant books, learn relevant knowledge, and help your period go away as soon as possible. In addition, girls are most vulnerable during menstruation and should pay attention to various precautions to protect their periods from the source.