Treatment of menstrual disorders in puberty

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Menstrual bleeding during puberty is a very common gynecological phenomenon. So why is my period less and how to overcome this phenomenon?

1. What is the menstrual flow and irregularity in puberty?

Menstrual disorder is a general description for all phenomena such as irregular menstruation, menorrhagia, amenorrhea and light menstrual bleeding. Menstruation during puberty is when the amount of menstruation suddenly becomes less compared to the menstrual cycle in the previous months and tends to decrease steadily over time.
Regular and regular menstruation will vary from person to person, but usually lasts from 28 to 32 days, the period of menstruation varies from 3 to 7 days. The normal amount of blood lost during a menstrual period is between 60-80ml. Menstrual irregularities, the amount of menstrual blood loss is only half or a third compared to the stable months, specifically the amount of menstrual bleeding only ranges from 20 to 30ml.
However, it is often difficult for women to determine the amount of menstrual reduction in each month. To know how much menstruation is reduced, women can rely on the number of "red light" days and the amount of blood absorbed. If the number of menstrual days is too little (only from 2 days to 3 days) or the amount of blood seeping out of the tampon is too small, it is most likely a sign of a small and irregular menstrual period.
In addition, the color of menstrual blood also reflects whether the menstrual cycle is erratic or not. Normally, menstruation will be heavy in the first few days and red in color, when it's almost over, it will turn dark red, a little brown. If menstruation is light, brown or dark brown, it is an abnormal phenomenon, it should be considered, examined and found the exact cause.
Note: If you see less menstrual flow and dark brown color, but it lasts for many days, it is a sign of menorrhagia.

2. Why is the menstrual period less?

Menstruation causes many inconveniences for women, but their presence is extremely important for health in general and the reproductive system in particular. When menstruation occurs, it means that the girl has reached puberty and is fertile. Menstruation is usually a sign that the body is unstable. Specifically, below are the effects of less menstrual bleeding during puberty:
Due to frequent stress, anxiety, psychological instability, body fatigue, erratic diet; The lack of some essential vitamins related to the needs of the female sex organs also leads to less menstrual bleeding during puberty; Because the function of the sexual organs in adolescents is not yet complete; Disorders of the hypothalamus and pituitary glands: These are two areas that can potentially affect the development of the ovaries, which secrete the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Therefore, when these two areas are disturbed, it can cause the structure of the uterine lining to change, leading to less menstrual bleeding at puberty or some other menstrual disorders; Due to diseases of the ovaries: The most common is polycystic ovary syndrome; Due to abnormal shedding of the uterine lining in diseases such as cervicitis, uterine fibroids...

3. How to overcome low menstrual bleeding during puberty

When just entering puberty and starting to have periods, girls need to pay more attention to taking care of their bodies, especially the private area. The following tips can help avoid menstrual irregularities and infrequent periods during puberty:
Build a scientific, reasonable, nutritious diet, avoid hot spicy foods; Drink enough water. Drink at least 1.5-2 liters of water per day. Limit the use of drinks containing stimulants such as alcohol, beer, coffee...; Exercise regularly and moderately, avoid prolonged stress and fatigue; Clean and properly clean the intimate area every day. Do not douche deep inside the vagina; Keep the intimate area always dry and cool; Change underwear 1-2 times/day. Choose the right underwear size; During menstruation, it is necessary to change tampons every 4-6 hours. Do not abuse daily sanitary napkins. As soon as you notice abnormal signs in the private area, especially irregular menstrual periods accompanied by symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, fatigue, etc., you need to go to the hospital to be examined and determined. accurately cause and have appropriate and timely treatment, avoiding affecting the ability to get pregnant.

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