Menstruation Cycle

Hi

As someone says:

“Modern invention has banished the spinning wheel, and the same law of progress makes the woman of today a different woman from her grandmother. “

It is very important for women to keep them health and good looking. Lets start living healthy by providing required knowledge to ourselves. Today, I have chosen a topic which is there in every womens life goes as monthly problem. Let understand how to tackle monthly cramps. Yes, dear I am talking about : - Menstruation

First, we need to understand menstruation cycle which requires a bit of biology. One must to understand the interaction between the reproductive organs-- the uterus, the cervix, the vagina, the ovaries, and the fallopian tubes--and the role hormones play in your monthly cycle.  The uterus is a pear-shaped organ which, in its non-pregnant state, is collapsed and about the size of your fist. It is located between the bladder and the lower intestines.

The lower third of the uterus is called the cervix. The cervix has an opening called the os which opens into the vaginal canal and permits your period to flow out. The inner lining of the uterus is called the endometrial. The endometrial sheds during menstruation.

Lets talk about the normal and abnormal menstruation information as what it means when periods are late, heavy, or accompanied by PMS or cramps, as well as details about what to expect during a normal period and menstrual cycle.

The average age of the onset of menstruation is about 12 or 13, however it may begin as young as 8 for some girls or not until 14 or 15 for others. If your period has not started by the time you are 16, see your physician to determine whether there may be an underlying condition.

Periods can vary greatly from woman to woman and from month to month and still be normal. Generally, the length of your menstrual cycle can fluctuate from 3 weeks to 5 weeks. When counting the days in your cycle, always count the first day of your period as day one even if it starts in evening or at night. The average period lasts about 6 days, although some women may experience slightly shorter or longer periods which is perfectly normal. Variations in the amount of menstrual flow and the timing of menstruation are quite normal in young women during the first few years following the onset of menstruation. Periods may be irregular or very light.

The use of oral contraceptives or any other medication can often cause fluctuations in menstruation which include either light periods or spotting/bleeding between periods for which please consult your gynecologist.

Generally, most of us have menstrual cramps which cause painful periods. If you think you might have premenstrual syndrome or PMS, you are not alone. In fact, about roughly 80-90% girls and women experience PMS during their reproductive lives. Premenstrual syndrome, often called PMS, is a group of physical and emotional symptoms that occur during menstrual cycle.

There are some physical symptoms like sore and tender breasts, headache, abdominal bloating (the most common physical symptom) and swelling of the extremities.

There are some mental symptoms like Fatigue (the most common mental symptom), angry outbursts or mood swings, irritability, confusion, social withdrawal.

Some of us rely on pain killer such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium etc which harm our reproductive system to some extent. It is better to avoid any allopathic medicine. From the childhood, my mother encourages me towards herbal medications.

You should supplement your diet with zinc and calcium to reduce menstruation cramps. You can also consult your gynecologist who should prescribe vitamin E supplement for reducing PMS symptoms.

I hope this information is more useful to you.