What is a normal menstrual cycle?

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When it comes to "normal menstrual cycle" there are many aspects. You need to understand all of the factors below to figure out what a normal menstrual cycle looks like. And remember: A normal menstrual cycle is a normal cycle for your body alone.

1. What is normal menstruation?

The concept of normal menstruation is different for each woman. Each month, one of your ovaries releases an egg. Meanwhile, your uterus is ready to help the baby develop if the egg is fertilized. If fertilization occurs and the embryo implants successfully, you are pregnant. Otherwise, menstruation will take place, the endometrium will slough off and be expelled through the vagina. The average length of the menstrual cycle is 28 days.

2. The duration of a normal menstrual cycle

Each month, your entire body will undergo changes in the menstrual cycle to prepare for pregnancy. Your ovaries release eggs and hormone levels fluctuate.
Menstrual cycle will begin on the first day of the last period and end on the first day of the next period. Although the average cycle is 28 days long, this length will vary from woman to woman. A period between 21 and 45 days is considered normal.
During the first year or two after menstruation, women tend to have longer menstrual cycles and may not start at the same time each month. Older women often have shorter and more regular menstrual cycles.
If you are using birth control pills or have an IUD inserted, it can change the timing of your period. You need to talk to your doctor about whether your birth control methods are normal.
The duration of the menstrual cycle is also different for each woman. Period from start to finish is usually between 3 and 5 days. Any period from 2 days to a week is a normal menstrual cycle.

3. The amount of blood in a normal menstrual cycle

If the egg that your ovaries release every month is not fertilized, the lining of the uterus will shed through the vagina. The amount of blood that leaves the body is called menstrual volume. Whether your menstrual bleeding is light, moderate or heavy, all are considered normal as long as they do not interfere with your daily life.

4. Normal menstrual cycle symptoms

For a while, your breasts may feel tender when you have your period. Other cycles, you may experience bloating around or mood swings. Other normal menstrual symptoms include:
Pimples Spasms in the lower abdomen and back Hunger Sleep problems Lightheadedness Feelings of breast tenderness However, not all menstrual cycles are created equal. Most of the time, irregular or irregular periods are not serious. But you should call your doctor if:
You have a heavier-than-usual menstrual period You need to change your tampon every hour Your period lasts more than 7 days Your period doesn't appear for more than 90 days severe pain You think you might be pregnant

5. Methods to track your menstrual cycle

In just 3 months you can find out what is normal for you by tracking your menstrual cycle. Things to keep in mind such as:
When your period starts and when it stops How much or less your menstrual bleeding Has blood clots in your tampons How often you change tampons Do you have a lot of abdominal pain No Mood swings Spotting bleeding between periods

6. Common abnormalities in the menstrual cycle

6.1 Blood loss and clotting Although it can vary from month to month, menstrual cycles usually begin with a light amount of bleeding, which gradually becomes heavier, then subsides.
On average, women lose about 2 to 4 tablespoons of blood during each period. In terms of pads or tampons, that means changing them every 2 hours or so. If you need a change less than every 2 hours - or have a blood clot the size of 1/4 or larger - let your doctor know.
Small blood clots are common. Your body secretes anticoagulants to keep blood from clotting as it moves through your vagina. But on days when you are bleeding or having a lot of contractions, it may not be released in time.
6.2 Contractions To force blood out of the uterus, the muscles contract and relax. It's the intense pain you feel between your abdomen and lower back.
Contractions can begin before your period and last throughout the bleeding. If they feel light, like someone is squeezing your ovaries, that's normal. Try over-the-counter pain relievers. If they make it hard for you to breathe or you have double pain, see your doctor.
6.3 Mood Before and during your period, hormones work hard to move your body through each phase. As those hormones rise and fall, so does your mood.
During perimenopause and the menstrual cycle, you can feel everything from feeling hot and angry to feeling more anxious or sad than usual.
You can't avoid mood swings when it comes to your period, but it will help you get a good night's sleep, stay active, and stay away from caffeine and unhealthy foods to keep periods smooth feels too low. These options can also reduce breast tenderness, acne, bloating, and cravings around the time of your period.
6.4 Cycle problems Your menstrual cycle begins on the first day of one period and ends on the first day of the next. The average is 28 days, and anything between 21 and 35 is normal.
A lot of things can affect your cycle, such as stress, illness, body weight and diet, including eating disorders.
It also depends on ovulation or when the ovaries release an egg around the half cycle. This may not happen every month, especially at first.
Menstrual tracking can help you understand your personal pattern. Make a daily chart for several months, including symptoms (mood swings, bloating) and when your period starts and ends. Describe your blood flow in detail: Light, normal or heavy?
6.5 Skipping a period A missed period doesn't always mean you're pregnant. It's not every once in a while, especially if your body is dealing with something big, like stress, illness, or heavy exercise.
If you missed your period more than once and you took a pregnancy test to make sure it wasn't the reason, talk to your doctor.
6.6 Nausea PMS can make you want to eat the whole family. But nausea is a normal part of your period.
One of the hormones released during your cycle is called prostaglandin. Although most of it sheds with the lining of the uterus, some will enter your bloodstream. This can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches.
Many over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen and naproxen reduce prostaglandin production and may also help alleviate these symptoms.
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Reference source: webmd.com