Menstruation lasts more than 10 days need to worry?

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There are many reasons why periods last more than 10 days, which can include signs of ovarian cysts or some other abnormality related to the uterus and hormones.

1. Menstruation lasts more than 10 days

Normally, the number of days "red light" appears in each cycle is from 2 to 7 days. But in fact, each woman can menstruate 1-2 days more or less than the above number. If there are no worrying signs, such as too much pain or excessive bleeding, women do not need to worry about their own health. However, women should see a gynecologist in case of at least 3 consecutive cycles that:
Menstruation lasts for more than 10 days; Changes in the amount of menstrual bleeding (more bleeding); Sudden vaginal bleeding that is not on the right day of menstruation. This can be a sign of some gynecological diseases, or polycystic ovary syndrome, blood and hormone disorders, thyroid disease, uterine damage, ... quite dangerous.

2. Risk of ovarian cysts

Ovarian cysts are quite common, accounting for about 40% of gynecological diseases in women and affecting an average of 10% of women of childbearing age. This particularly dangerous disease can change hormone levels and cause complications such as:
Hair, excessive hair growth in women; Weight gain; Prolonged menstruation ; Infertility; Dead. Details of fetal development week by week, every parent should learn:
At the beginning of its formation, the disease is mostly benign and moderate in size. But if not detected and treated in time, ovarian cysts will progress silently, then grow extremely quickly when turning into a malignant stage.
An abnormal collection of cells occurs in the ovary forming a cyst. When the tumor moves, it will compress the ovary, causing scratches, damage, and peeling of the mucosa. This is the cause of abnormal vaginal bleeding and menstruation lasting from 7-14 days, even as long as a month, or menorrhagia. Irregular menstrual blood will be slightly thick, dark and have an unpleasant odor.
Cysts can appear in women of any age and pose a threat to their health. Ovarian cysts often exist in many different forms, of which torsion of an ovarian cyst is considered the most dangerous because it can be life-threatening.

3. Other causes of prolonged menstruation

3.1. Using the IUD This is also one of the common causes of prolonged periods. There are two main types of IUDs:
Non-hormone rings: One of the side effects of this type of IUD is prolonged menstruation. Hormonal IUDs: They can shorten periods or even cause amenorrhea, but the first few cycles after insertion can cause a woman to bleed more heavily. Because both types have a risk of prolonging menstruation during the first period of IUD insertion, women should see a doctor if menstruation does not return to normal after at least 3 cycles. In addition, there are cases where the IUD is deviated from its original position or not suitable for the body, which will also cause abnormal vaginal bleeding.
3.2. Miscarriage It is not uncommon for miscarriages to occur when a woman has not even discovered that she is pregnant. One of the most common signs of a miscarriage is a prolonged period and heavy bleeding. After a miscarriage 1-2 cycles, the "red light" day appears will stabilize back to normal as before. Therefore, if menstruation lasts more than 10 days and repeats for more than 3 consecutive cycles, women should go to the hospital for examination.
According to statistics, about 1 in every 100 miscarriages, 1 woman has multiple miscarriages. Therefore, women should conduct the necessary tests to diagnose disorders in the body that affect pregnancy, as well as reproductive health.
3.3. Thyroid disease On average 1 in 8 women will develop hypothyroidism at any point in their lives. The thyroid gland is located in the neck and controls the body's important hormones. These hormones control many parts, including:
How fast the body burns calories: One of the signs of hypothyroidism is weight gain. Heart rate: Thyroid disease will make women tired, hair loss... Regulating menstruation: When thyroid hormone levels decrease, it can cause menstrual bleeding and irregular bleeding. 3.4. Uterine damage Uterine lesions that are manifested by vaginal bleeding include:
Uterine fibroids: This is a very common disease in women before the age of 50, but fibroids will not be as dangerous as cancer. Although there are no obvious symptoms, when menstruation lasts more than 10 days, a woman can suspect that the cause is due to a tumor in the uterus. Cervical cancer: Common signs are prolonged menstruation, bleeding after sex, or abnormal bleeding between two menstrual cycles. Endometriosis: This condition can also cause periods to last longer. 3.5. Menopause Menopause is the absence of menstrual periods for at least 12 months, common in middle-aged women. However, early menopause can even occur in women in their 20s and 30s. The body begins to reduce hormone levels when entering menopause and causes phenomena such as:
Menstruation lengthens or shortens; Menstrual cycles are more erratic; Decreased sex life; Insomnia... 3.6. Some other causes Pregnancy: Although the classic sign of pregnancy is a missed period, according to experts, pregnancy also causes menstrual irregularities, namely prolonged bleeding. Side effects of birth control pills: Most birth control pills interfere with and affect hormone levels in the body. This is what causes the menstrual cycle to last longer. Blood disorders: Prolonged menstruation is also at risk of being a manifestation of a blood clotting disorder, or a lack of vitamins and minerals in the body. In order to stop the menstrual irregularity, it is necessary to determine the cause in order to have an effective next course of treatment. Therefore, in the event that menstruation occurs for more than 10 days without stopping, along with the symptoms mentioned in the article, women should go to a medical facility for an early gynecological examination. Whether the cause is not worrisome or because of dangerous diseases such as ovarian cysts, uterine cancer, ... timely detection and treatment play a very important role.

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The wife should:
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