What to do if your menarche is irregular

Irregular menarche is a normal physiological phenomenon, because the first menarche will cause a small amount of menstruation and irregular menstrual cycle. This is because the uterus is not yet fully developed. At this time, mothers should let girls treat the first menarche correctly, pay attention to vaginal hygiene, eat more blood-enriching foods and maintain emotional stability to reduce the symptoms of menstruation.

Is it normal for a girl to have irregular menstruation after menarche?

This is a very good question. Many mothers would certainly like their children's menstruation to be like hers now, very regular every month. We should not be too impatient about this hope of growth. It is not possible to establish a regular menstrual cycle all at once.

The onset of menstruation is a very precisely regulated process.

It does not mean that menstruation will come on time. In fact, there is a very precise regulation, just like the normal rhythm and speed of a clock or watch. It is not that we can just watch the pointer move by itself. The movement of the pointer depends entirely on the densely packed and tightly interlocking gears behind the clock to make the pointer move so evenly and accurately.

What are these interlocking gears in the body?

The hypothalamus is a high-level nerve center that regulates the menstrual cycle, and it has a subordinate, the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland and its subordinate are the ovaries. At least these three parts work closely together to ensure that menstruation comes on time.

Finally, the estrogen and progesterone secreted by the ovaries are regulated by their superior pituitary gland and then by their superior hypothalamus. They produce estrogen and progesterone cyclically, which act on the endometrium, allowing the endometrium to be shed monthly. This is a precise regulatory process.

Adolescence is the stage when a person transitions from childhood to adulthood. It will probably take six or seven years. This maturation process takes some time for a person, so we should never expect menstruation to come immediately, as it rarely happens.

After menarche, only a few children have monthly menstruation, and most children need a period of adjustment. Our textbooks say that how long it takes for the second menstruation to come after the first menstruation is an average of 36 days. For some people, it may come once every 20 days or so, and for others, it may come once every 50 or 60 days. Some people may only have their period once every two or three months.

Things to note during menarche

Note 1: Be mentally prepared. Menarche is a sign of entering puberty, so there is no need to worry. At the same time, be fully mentally prepared for the discomforts such as low back pain, drowsiness, fatigue, and weakness that may occur during the menarche to avoid panic and increase the psychological burden.

Note 2: Avoid strenuous exercise. During menarche, you should avoid participating in strenuous sports, long-distance cycling and running, etc., so as to avoid excessive fatigue that may lead to a decrease in resistance and induce colds and other diseases.

Note 3: Pay attention to cleanliness. The lower body should be washed frequently during menstruation, because the body's resistance decreases during this stage. If you do not pay attention to cleanliness, it is very easy to cause bacterial infection and fever.

Note 4: For product safety and strong self-protection, use high-quality sanitary napkins. Never use inferior products just to save money, and never use ordinary toilet paper and straw paper that are not strictly disinfected as a substitute.

Note 5: Get enough sleep and rest, ensure adequate sleep time, and eat nutritious meals that are easy to digest and absorb. This is very beneficial for strengthening your physical fitness and restoring your energy.

Note 6: Avoid contact with cold water. Avoid contact with cold water, keep warm, and it is best not to swim.