What to do if your period is too long

Menstruation is a headache for most women, especially now that women are under great pressure in life and work. Many women will experience irregular menstruation, and at this time they often need to rely on medication to regulate their periods. In fact, there are many types of menstrual disorders, some of which are short in duration, and some of which are very light in amount. So what should I do if my period lasts too long?

If the cycle is constant and the menstrual period is also constant, it means it is regular menstruation. Theoretically, the cycle is generally 28 days, which varies from person to person. Some people may have a cycle of more than 30 days. This situation is physiological and does not require treatment. If the menstrual period lasts more than eight days, the amount of blood is heavy each time, and there is dysmenorrhea and blood clots, it is called menstrual disease and menstrual disorder. You need to see a doctor for treatment and be given more medication.

Some women have basically normal menstrual cycles, but their periods last for more than 7 days, and sometimes even last for half a month. Traditional Chinese medicine calls this prolonged menstruation. The pathogenesis of prolonged menstruation can be both deficiency and excess. Excess syndrome is mostly due to blood stasis blocking the Chong and Ren meridians, preventing new blood from returning to the meridians. Deficiency syndrome is mostly due to yin deficiency and internal heat, which disturbs the blood sea and leads to prolonged menstruation.

During menstruation, the vulva's resistance decreases and it is susceptible to bacterial infection, so the vulva should be cleaned every day. But don't take a bath in a tub, you should take a shower. It is better to wipe your body with warm water during menstruation. The ability to resist cold decreases during menstruation, and catching a cold can easily lead to illnesses, such as scanty or sudden cessation of menstruation. Therefore, you should avoid getting wet in the rain, wading in water, and washing your feet with cold water; eat less or no frozen food or drinks. Be careful to keep sanitary napkins clean and purchase sanitary napkins that are approved for sale by the national health department. If you use a sanitary belt, dry it in the sun after cleaning.

Always keep a happy spirit and participate in cultural and sports activities appropriately to divert the irritability and depression that occur during menstruation. Don't be too squeamish and pay attention to maintenance while acting as if nothing is wrong. Eat less irritating food, eat more vegetables and fruits, and keep bowel movements smooth to avoid pelvic congestion. During menstruation, you are prone to fatigue and drowsiness, and your emotions may fluctuate greatly, so it is best not to drink strong tea, coffee, etc. Appropriate labor and exercise. It is inappropriate to do excessive physical labor or participate in strenuous sports activities during menstruation, but appropriate physical labor and exercise are beneficial.