Menstruation is the process in which the young endometrium of a girl undergoes periodic shedding and bleeding under the direct action of sex hormones secreted by the ovaries after reaching a specific stage of physiological development.
Menstrual disorders are common gynecological diseases. Manifested as abnormal menstrual cycle or bleeding volume, or abdominal pain and systemic symptoms before and during menstruation. The cause may be organic lesions or functional disorders. Many systemic diseases such as blood disorders, hypertension, liver diseases, endocrine disorders, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, reproductive tract infections, tumors (such as ovarian tumors and uterine fibroids) can cause menstrual disorders. So, what are the reasons for menstrual irregularities?
What factors are related to menstrual cycle?
1. Hormonal imbalance
It is the most common cause of uterine bleeding, especially in adolescent girls and menopausal women, due to hormonal imbalances causing anovulatory bleeding, resulting in chaotic menstruation during the first or near cessation of menstruation.
2. Difficulty in coagulation
For example, people with platelet deficiency or leukemia may experience significant menstrual flow due to coagulation dysfunction, resulting in the inability to stop bleeding on their own after menstruation.
3. Thyroid problems
If the thyroid function is too low or too high, it can cause ovarian dysfunction, and there have also been cases of irregular menstruation.
4. Poor liver function
Poor liver function can slow down female hormones, causing endometrial hyperplasia and abnormal bleeding.
5. Pregnancy
During pregnancy, there may be issues with implantation or the support of the endometrium, leading to abnormal bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy. At this time, it is important to be aware of the possibility of premature birth or miscarriage.
6. Malignant tumor
Tumors such as cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, and some tumors that secrete female hormones can cause endometrial hyperplasia and irregular menstruation, or bleeding in the cervix directly due to tumor invasion.
7. Uterine tumor
This is the second common cause of uterine bleeding, such as uterine polyps, uterine fibroids, uterine fibroids, etc., which can lead to excessive menstrual bleeding. For some submucosal uterine fibroids or endometrial polyps, there is often a large amount of bleeding.
8. Foreign bodies remaining in the vagina or uterus
Foreign objects remaining in the uterus can cause irritation to the endometrium, so for people with menstrual disorders and contraceptive devices, it may be necessary to consider removing the device to see if it will return to normal.
4 hazards of menstrual disorders
1. Causing headaches
Or many women often experience headaches, which are resolved by taking painkillers each time, without enough conscious attention. In fact, many headaches may be caused by menstrual irregularities. According to data statistics, women are more likely to experience headaches than men. According to epidemiological research, about 20% of headaches in women are caused by menstrual irregularities.
2. Triggering gynecological inflammation
Women with menstrual disorders are often prone to various diseases such as cervicitis, menstrual toothache, menstrual arthritis, endometrial displacement, and menstrual asthma. Over time, it will pose a serious threat to physical health. Therefore, women who frequently experience menstrual irregularities should pay attention to taking good care of their bodies through daily habits, routines, and diet.
3. Affects beauty
Menstrual disorders are sometimes caused by problems with the secretion of hormones in the body. Long term menstrual irregularities can lead to symptoms such as pale face, easy deposition of melanin, and acne on the face in women. Over time, it not only poses a threat to women's beauty, but also affects their physical health.
4. Causing infertility
According to relevant research statistics, long-term menstrual irregularities in women may directly lead to infertility. Moreover, in recent years, the frequency of infertility in China has been continuously increasing, among which menstrual irregularities are one of the important reasons.
