How much is a woman's menstrual flow

Women's menstruation actually has certain characteristics, a certain cycle, and a certain range of menstrual flow. Many girls want to know how much menstrual bleeding is each month, as they feel that the nutrients they supplement every month are lost. The normal amount of menstrual bleeding is between 20 and 120 ml, and it gradually decreases after two or three days. This article introduces the issue of menstrual volume. If you want to know more about this, please take a look and learn more.

Menstrual blood volume : The menstrual blood volume during normal menstruation is 20-120 ml, most of which is 50 ml. It is highest on the second or third day of menstruation and gradually decreases afterwards.

Characteristics of menstrual blood: Menstrual blood is characterized by non-coagulation and dark red color. In addition to blood, menstrual blood also contains fragments of endometrial lining, cervical mucus and vaginal epithelial cells.

Standards for judging menstrual volume

Generally, 30 ml of menstrual volume is too little, and 180 ml is too much. The normal amount should be 60 ml each time. This requires us to pay attention to the amount of sanitary napkins we use, and not exceed two packs per cycle. If three packs of sanitary napkins are not enough each time and each sanitary napkin is soaked, it means that the menstrual flow is too heavy. On the contrary, if one pack is not used up every time, it means that the menstrual flow is too light and you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

Heavy menstrual flow is mainly due to excessive menstrual blood volume. When the menstrual flow exceeds 60, the sanitary napkin or paper will soon become wet again after changing it, and the menstrual blood may even flow down the legs. This is abnormal. Excessive menstrual bleeding may be functional uterine bleeding caused by factors such as excessive mental stress, environmental changes, malnutrition, and metabolic disorders. Long-term excessive menstrual blood can cause anemia, and the cause should be identified and treated. This requires us to pay attention to the amount of sanitary napkins we use, and not exceed two packs per cycle. If using three packs of sanitary napkins each time is not enough and each sanitary napkin is soaked, it means that your menstrual flow is too heavy.

Ten things to note during menstruation

1. It is not suitable to have sexual intercourse. During menstruation, the endometrium is peeled off and a wound is formed on the surface. If sexual intercourse occurs, it is easy for bacteria to be introduced and go retrograde into the uterine cavity, causing intrauterine infection.

2. It is not suitable to eat too salty food, which will increase the salt and water retention in the body. Before menstruation, it is easy to have symptoms such as headaches, emotional excitement and irritability.

3. It is not suitable to drink drinks with high caffeine content, such as strong tea and coffee, which can easily stimulate the nerves and cardiovascular system, causing women to have uncomfortable symptoms such as menstrual pain, prolonged menstruation and excessive menstrual bleeding.

4. It is not suitable to eat raw and cold vegetables and fruits and drink cold drinks. Raw and cold foods will reduce the speed of blood circulation, thereby affecting the contraction of the uterus and the discharge of menstrual blood, causing adverse discharge of menstrual blood and causing menstrual pain.

5. It is not suitable to eat seafood. Most seafood is cold in nature, known as the "yang in yin". When you are physically weak, you should eat less or no seafood. After cold food enters the esophagus, the blood vessels in the gastrointestinal tract are contracted by the cold, which weakens the gastrointestinal digestive ability and leads to diarrhea and other phenomena. Women should not eat seafood during menstruation.

6. It is not suitable to take a sitting bath or a tub bath. During menstruation, the cervix is ​​slightly open. Sitting baths and tub baths can easily allow sewage to enter the uterine cavity and cause inflammation.

7. It is not suitable to wear tight clothes. Tight pants with a small hip circumference will put pressure on local micro-capillaries, thereby affecting blood circulation and causing congestion and edema in the genitals.

8. It is not suitable to sing loudly during menstruation, when the respiratory mucosa and vocal cords are congested, singing or talking loudly may cause fatigue of the vocal cord muscles and lead to hoarseness.

9. It is not suitable to beat the waist and back excessively. Although it is easy to have back pain during menstruation, you should not beat your back at will, as this will further cause congestion in the pelvic cavity and cause excessive menstruation or prolonged menstruation.

10. It is not suitable to engage in strenuous sports such as high jump, long jump, running, playing football, etc., which will induce or aggravate general discomfort during menstruation, and even cause dysmenorrhea and menstrual disorders. Some strength exercises that increase abdominal pressure, such as weightlifting and dumbbells, should also be avoided as much as possible, otherwise they will cause excessive menstruation or prolonged menstruation. In addition, since the cervix is ​​slightly open during menstruation, bacteria can easily invade the uterine cavity, increasing the chance of infection and causing various gynecological inflammations. Therefore, swimming is not suitable during menstruation. It is also not advisable to participate in competitions during menstruation, so as to avoid endocrine disorders and menstrual disorders due to excessive mental stress.