Normal menstrual period and causes of abnormality

The length of women's menstrual period varies. For some, it may last about a week, for others it may be longer, like ten days to half a month, and for others it may be gone in two or three days. So, how long is a normal menstrual period for women? If the menstrual period is abnormal, what is the cause? Please follow the editor to take a look.

Menstrual period (also called menstrual period). A woman's menstrual period lasts about 3-5 days, and 2-8 days is not uncommon. The general pattern of menstruation is that there is not much menstrual blood on the first day, but it increases on the second and third days, and then gradually decreases until the menstrual blood stops.

reason

1. Caused by neuroendocrine dysfunction

The main problem is that the function of the lower hindbrain-stomach-ovary axis is unstable or defective, that is, menstrual disease.

2. Irregular menstruation caused by abnormal emotions

Abnormal emotions, long-term mental depression, sulking, or severe mental stimulation and psychological trauma can all lead to menstrual disorders or dysmenorrhea or amenorrhea. This is because menstruation is caused by the stimulation of the endometrium by hormones secreted by the ovaries, and the hormones secreted by the ovaries are controlled by the release of hormones from the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. Therefore, any abnormality in the function of the ovaries, pituitary gland, or hypothalamus will lead to abnormal menstruation.

3. Smoking and drinking cause irregular menstruation

Certain components in tobacco smoke and alcohol can interfere with physiological processes related to menstruation and lead to abnormal 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 of cigarettes a day or drink more than 100 mg of strong liquor, the incidence of irregular menstruation is three times that of women who do not smoke or drink. Therefore, women should not smoke and drink less alcohol.

After reading the above introduction, everyone should be clear that the normal menstrual period is about five to seven days, not too long or too short. As a woman, you must pay more attention to your menstrual period, as it is closely related to your physical health and future fertility. If your menstrual period is irregular, you should find the cause and treat it in time. I wish you all good health.