Heavy menstrual flow on the first day

Women's menstrual cycles are regular, and the amount of menstruation each time is similar. It is not common for the heaviest amount to be on the first day of menstruation, but it is not abnormal either. The amount of menstrual flow may be different for each woman, but most of the time the amount starts to increase on the second day. Of course, it is also possible on the first day. As long as it is regular and there is no discomfort, there is no problem.

Is it normal to have a heavy menstrual flow on the first day?

The causes of excessive menstruation vary for women of different ages and physiological stages. Taking women aged 25 to 40 as an example, there are different reasons for excessive menstrual flow, and there are corresponding treatments for these causes.

1. For heavy menstrual flow caused by improper contraception, oral medication can be used to replace other contraceptive methods, or a uterine ring containing progesterone that can reduce menstrual flow can be used instead. Although oral contraceptives are easily available at regular pharmacies, it is important to know that they are prescription drugs. If you want to use this method of contraception, it is not enough to just read the prescription information of the medicine in detail. You must consult a professional doctor before purchasing it to learn more about its indications and contraindications, the correct method of taking it, and the remedial measures in case of missed doses.

2. For heavy menstrual flow caused by inflammation, the universal remedy for dealing with various infections is to get enough rest, drink enough water and eat a light diet. Such mild infections can get better on their own; otherwise, you need to see a doctor in time to choose effective antibiotics for treatment.

3. For heavy menstrual flow caused by Renchen, the simplest self-test method is to take a pregnancy test: you can get a rough estimate of the situation by checking your morning urine. But this method is not completely reliable. Sometimes, hormone levels have dropped before miscarriage occurs, resulting in negative results. If your vaginal bleeding increases too much and too quickly in a short period of time, or if the bleeding lasts too long, or if you experience other uncomfortable symptoms at the same time, you should contact your doctor immediately.

4. For heavy menstrual flow caused by endometriosis, the first problem is to make a clear diagnosis. Although an experienced gynecologist can find some typical manifestations of endometriosis through a simple pelvic examination or ultrasound scan, a laparoscopy is required to confirm the disease. Treatment may include oral hormone-regulating drugs or surgery.

5. If the heavy menstrual flow is caused by a tumor, a standard gynecological examination once a year, including a pelvic examination, cervical smear, and a pelvic ultrasound scan, laparoscopy or hysteroscopy when necessary, can help you detect and treat the above abnormalities early.

6. Heavy menstrual flow caused by blood disease, especially in young women. If you have been facing the problem of heavy menstrual flow for a long time and no cause can be found after examination by an obstetrician and gynecologist, then you should consider undergoing a detailed blood test to see if you have a blood disease.

7. For heavy menstrual flow caused by endocrine factors, you should pay attention to keeping a good mood and avoid worry, depression and anger, which can damage the liver and spleen, or excessive emotions, which can turn the five emotions into fire and disturb the Chong and Ren meridians, causing menstrual diseases.

8. Heavy menstrual flow caused by dieting and irregular eating habits, so you should avoid overeating or excessive consumption of fatty, greasy, raw, cold, spicy and dry foods to avoid damaging the spleen and stomach and causing biochemical deficiencies, or accumulation of moisture to produce phlegm or cooling or burning blood, which may cause irregular menstruation.

9. Develop good living habits, and adjust the temperature according to the changes in climate and environment. Appropriately add or reduce clothes and quilts. Avoid excessive cold or chilly living to avoid attracting external pathogens, damaging blood and qi, and causing menstrual diseases. Combine work and rest but do not overwork or do strenuous exercise, as this can easily damage your spleen and lead to menstrual diseases caused by dysfunction of control or biochemical deficiencies. Pay attention to your diet and eat at regular times and in regular amounts. Birth control and sexual abstinence should focus on birth control and sexual abstinence to prevent diseases, avoid excessive and frequent births (including abortions) and sexual intercourse during menstruation and after childbirth, otherwise it will damage Chong and Ren meridians, essence and blood, and kidney Qi, leading to menstrual diseases. More attention should be paid to the above items in normal times, and more attention should be paid during menstruation and after childbirth, which can reduce or prevent the occurrence of this disease.