What causes long menstrual cycles?

A long menstrual cycle means that the number of days of menstruation exceeds the number of days in the normal cycle. Many people do not know what causes a long menstrual cycle. This situation is also a symptom of menstrual disorders. The occurrence of this kind of situation may be related to women's emotions and some living habits.

1. Emotional reasons

If a woman is emotionally abnormal for a long time, holds in sulk, or is subjected to excessive ghost stimulation and psychological trauma, it may lead to long menstrual cycles or dysmenorrhea or amenorrhea.

2. Excessive dieting to lose weight

Expert research shows that girls need body fat to account for at least 17% of their body weight before they can have their first menstruation, and body fat must account for at least 22% of their body weight to maintain a comfortable menstrual cycle. Therefore, women who pursue a slender figure should never believe in dieting lightly. If it affects the body and causes a long menstrual cycle, it will not be worth it.

3. Bad living habits such as smoking and drinking

Certain components in tobacco smoke and alcohol can interfere with the physiological processes related to menstruation, which is the reason for prolonged menstruation. Among women who smoke and drink excessively, 25%-32% go to the hospital for treatment due to irregular menstruation. Among women who smoke more than one pack a day or drink more than 100 mg of strong liquor, the risk of prolonged menstrual cycles is three times that of women who do not smoke or drink. Therefore, women should not smoke and drink less alcohol.

4. Endometriosis, dysfunctional bleeding

Long-term effects on the contraction of the uterine muscle layer or due to endometrial enhancement, uterine bleeding, and irregular endometrial shedding can lead to prolonged or prolonged menstrual cycles.

5. Blood diseases

If you have aplastic anemia and it is accompanied by severe uterine bleeding during your menstrual cycle, your menstrual period will be prolonged.

6. Others

Premature ovarian failure, sudden mental stress, malnutrition, high stress, lack of rest and other reasons can also lead to a prolonged menstrual cycle.