What are the symptoms of menstrual disorders? What should I do if my menstrual cycle is irregular? For menstrual disorders, many of us feel helpless because we often take medication, and taking too much medication always feels bad for our health. In fact, menstrual irregularities do not necessarily require medication for treatment. Let's first take a look at the symptoms of menstrual disorders and their treatment methods.
Symptoms of menstrual disorders
1. Early menstruation. Early menstruation refers to the sudden shortening of the menstrual cycle, which is shorter than 21 days and lasts for more than 2 consecutive cycles, but with normal menstrual flow. It belongs to ovulation type dysfunctional uterine bleeding with biphasic basal body temperature. The follicular phase is short, only 7-8 days, or the luteal phase is shorter than 10 days, or the temperature rise is less than 0.5 ℃.
2. Menstrual delay. Regular menstrual cycle, with menstrual irregularities lasting for more than 7 days, or even 40-50 days, and continuous occurrence of two or more menstrual cycles, but with normal menstrual flow. Ovulation occurs in individuals with biphasic basal body temperature, but with a longer follicular phase and a lower high-temperature phase; Anovulatory individuals have a monophasic basal body temperature.
3. Amenorrhea: It is a common symptom in gynecological diseases, which can be caused by various reasons. Amenorrhea is usually divided into two types: primary and secondary. Those who are over 18 years old and have not yet experienced menstruation are called primary amenorrhea; Secondary amenorrhea refers to the cessation of menstruation for more than 6 months at any time after menarche and before normal menopause (excluding pregnancy or lactation).
4. Extended menstrual period. The menstrual cycle is normal and the menstrual flow is normal, but the menstrual period is prolonged and lasts for more than 7 days, even up to 2 weeks. People with inflammation usually experience lower abdominal pain, which worsens during menstruation. They also have excessive vaginal discharge, which is yellow or yellow white in color, thick in texture, and has a strong odor. Patients with luteal insufficiency accompanied by excessive menstrual flow; Patients with prolonged endometrial repair may still experience a small amount of persistent vaginal bleeding after normal menstrual periods.
5. Menstrual disorders. Menstruation is irregular, with early or delayed periods, and the cycle may be shorter than 21 days or longer than 35 days.
6. Mid menstrual bleeding. The bleeding that occurs between two regular and normal menstrual cycles is caused by a brief decrease in estrogen levels, which leads to the shedding of the endometrium and the loss of hormonal support.
What to do with menstrual disorders
1. Bleeding and anemia: Due to long menstrual periods and excessive menstrual flow, in addition to general hemostatic measures, steroids or curettage can be used as appropriate for hemostasis.
2. Periodic disorder: It can be treated with estrogen and progesterone alone or in combination, or with traditional Chinese medicine.
3. Infertility: Dysfunction of one or more links in the hypothalamic pituitary ovarian axis leading to anovulation is one of the pathological and physiological bases of menstrual disorders and also one of the causes of infertility. It is an urgent problem that many patients need to solve. Some patients may ovulate but have insufficient luteal function, which can also cause infertility. Depending on the patient's situation, different ovulation inducing drugs can be chosen to improve ovarian function or replace some functions of the pituitary and hypothalamus.
4. Maintaining a happy mood: The mood of patients with menstrual disorders has a significant impact on their condition. Many patients experience fear and tension during menstruation. Patients should regulate their mental state and maintain a comfortable mood, especially before and during menstruation, and maintain a good psychological state.
5. Living environment: Living in a comfortable and harmonious environment can make people feel happy, which is beneficial for the recovery of diseases. The living environment includes aspects such as household hygiene and interior decoration.
Menstrual disorders are a big deal, and it is impossible to recover them all at once. We need to take it slow, know how to regulate well, and adhere to good eating and sleeping habits every day, so that we can improve.
