Sometimes there will be errors in calculating the menstrual cycle, because the normal female menstrual cycle will be between 22-35 days, and the average menstrual cycle is 28 days; the picture shows the situation.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] Many women remember menstruation by "the first month or the end of the month", but sometimes there are errors.

According to the doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, it is actually because the general cycle will be between 22-35 days.

In addition, most of the menstrual irregularities are due to the occurrence of specific events, and they will return to normal after the event is over; but if it is found that the menstrual cycle lasts for more than 2-3 months and is less than 21 days, and gradually prolongs or shortens, It is recommended to seek medical diagnosis immediately.

Chinese medicine practitioner Ye Zijun mentioned in the Facebook fan page "Yafeng Weixin Chinese Medicine Clinic" that the menstrual cycle has the following three key points:

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●The normal female menstrual cycle is between 22-35 days.

●The average menstrual cycle is 28 days.

●The date of menstrual cramps is 3-7 days.

Menstrual irregularities are often due to specific events

The menstrual cycle is regulated by hormones (estrogen and progesterone), so any factors that interfere with hormones may affect the menstrual cycle, such as the following 5 points:

● Anxiety or stress.

● stay up late.

●Take certain medicines, including intrauterine contraceptive devices.

●Excessive weight loss or unbalanced diet.

●Other endocrine disorders, etc.

Ye Zijun explained that sporadic menstrual irregularities are mainly affected by specific events. The most common is that menstruation is late due to excessive tension during large-scale examinations. In principle, it will return to normal after the event is over; accidents and other special major events, as long as you continue to observe the state of the body's reorganization, the menstrual cycle will be stable after recovery.

She also reminded that if you find that the menstrual cycle lasts for more than 2-3 months and is less than 21 days, and gradually prolongs or gradually shortens, it is recommended to seek medical diagnosis immediately.

Occasional menstrual irregularities are mainly affected by specific events. The most common one is late menstruation due to excessive stress during a major exam. In principle, it will return to normal after the event is over; the picture shows the situation.

(picture taken from freepik)

Symptoms of irregular menstrual cycles vary

Ye Zijun said that from the understanding of traditional Chinese medicine, menstrual cycle instability can be divided into early and late stages:

1. Early stage (menstrual cycle shorter than 21 days):

Deficiency and heat are the most common types, which may be combined with stasis or qi depression.

●Blood is hot and solid: Menstrual blood is bright red and thick, and it is easy to have dry mouth, bad breath, acne and other symptoms.

●Blood heat and deficiency: the menstrual blood is bright red and the blood volume is more or less, and it is easy to have symptoms of palpitations, insomnia, and fear of heat.

●Qi and blood deficiency: menstrual blood color is light and blood volume is more or less, easy to dizzy, tired, afraid of cold.

2. Late stage (menstrual cycle longer than 35 days):

Deficiency and stasis are the most common types, which may be combined with phlegm dampness or qi depression.

●Qi and blood deficiency: menstrual blood color is light and blood volume is more or less, easy to dizzy, tired, afraid of cold.

Kidney Yang Deficiency: Menstrual blood color is pale and blood volume is small, eating ice can easily cause blood clots or menstrual pain, cold hands and feet, like hot drinks, poor physical strength.

Kidney yin deficiency: Menstrual blood is bright red or dark red with less blood volume, easily upset and insomnia, dizziness and tinnitus, hot hands, feet and heart, and dry throat.

●Qi stagnation and blood stasis: menstrual blood is bright red or dark red with many blood clots, lower abdomen pain and tingling during the period, premenstrual breast tenderness and mood swings.

Excessive bleeding should seek immediate medical attention

Ye Zijun mentioned that for a small amount of bleeding during ovulation, Chinese medicine believes that these patients have more or less physical problems such as deficiency, stasis or heat, and it is recommended to seek help from a Chinese medicine doctor; if vaginal bleeding is excessively frequent and chaotic, except for possible Endocrine abnormalities are more likely to be uterine or vaginal lesions (benign or malignant tumors, inflammation) or even abnormalities such as ectopic pregnancy or pregnancy complications. It is necessary to go to the doctor directly for a systematic examination to clarify the problem as soon as possible.

She reminded that the irregular menstrual cycle is also a manifestation of abnormal hormones or ovarian function in the body, especially related to early menopause (premature ovarian failure) or infertility, so it is still necessary to record the date of menstrual cramps on weekdays and observe whether the cycle is regular. Take control of your physical condition.

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