Menstruation lasts more than 6 days

Some people will find that their menstrual cycle is longer, even lasting more than six days. In this case, they will worry that there is something wrong with their body. In fact, there is no need to worry too much. If your menstrual cycle exceeds six days, it is normal. Generally speaking, it will last for about a week, so it is not some problem inside your body.

The first day of bleeding is the beginning of the menstrual cycle, and the interval between the first days of two menstruations is called the menstrual cycle. Therefore, the calculation of the menstrual cycle should include the time of menstruation. Some women only count the time when their menstruation stops, so they may think that their menstrual cycle is shortened. Clinically, some women often complain of irregular menstruation, with two periods in a month. In fact, if you calculate carefully, it is normal to have a menstrual period once at the beginning and end of the month. The normal menstrual cycle is 28 to 35 days. The length of the cycle may vary from person to person. 7 to 10 days early or late can be considered within the normal range. As long as a certain regularity can be maintained, it cannot be considered as irregular menstruation. It is normal for some women to have menstruation once every three months. This is a sign of good health for women. After giving birth, their qi and blood become deficient, and they will only have menstruation once a month.

The last menstrual period refers to the menstrual period closest to the date of consultation and should be calculated from the first day of bleeding. However, it should be noted that the last menstrual period refers to the duration and amount of this menstrual period that are the same as usual. Do not mistake abnormal vaginal bleeding for menstruation. This type of bleeding is generally less than menstrual period, and the duration may be shorter or longer, or the normal menstrual pattern may be lost.

The duration of menstruation is generally 3 to 7 days, and the amount of bleeding is within 100 ml, with the highest amount on the 2nd to 3rd day. Menstrual blood is generally dark red, uncoagulated, and contains cervical mucus and vaginal epithelial cells. Generally, women have no symptoms during menstruation, but a few may experience discomfort such as a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen or lumbar region, breast tenderness, constipation or diarrhea, and headache.

Generally there are no special symptoms, but sometimes there may be general discomfort, fatigue, breast tenderness, swelling of hands and feet, soreness and heaviness in the lower abdomen and back, etc. There may also be constipation, diarrhea (prostaglandin effect), frequent urination and poor appetite. Some patients experience symptoms such as headache, insomnia, palpitations, depression or irritability, which usually disappear naturally after menstruation.