Menstruation is one of the physiological features of the female reproductive system, usually starting from puberty, with regular monthly expulsion of blood and tissues from the endometrium for about 3 to 7 days, with a cycle of about 21 to 35 days.
Menstruation is a natural physiological process and an important way for the female body to regulate hormone levels and maintain the health of the reproductive system.
Menstruation is usually divided into three stages: the prestage, the peak period and the late stage, the early stage is mainly to exclude the endometrium, the peak period reaches the highest point, and the endometrium regenerates and thickens. If the fertilized egg does not implant, it begins to thicken and fall off later, beginning another menstrual cycle.
The cycle of menstruation and the amount of menstrual blood are affected by many factors, including diet, weight, lifestyle, stress, diseases, etc., it is very important to pay attention to menstrual health, understand the rules, pay attention to hygiene and protect your physical health.
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When is menarche in women?
Women generally experience menarche between the ages of 10 and 16, with an average age of around 12, but some girls may start menstruating at age 8 and others don't have their periods until they are 18.
Menarche usually indicates the onset of puberty in a woman, and many changes begin to occur in the body, including breast development, height growth, changes in body proportions, and so on.
The timing of menarche is affected by genetics, nutrition, physical health and other factors, if the time of menarche is too early or too late, it may affect the reproductive health of women, if the girl does not have menstruation before the age of 16, you should see a doctor for further examination.
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What are the characteristics of healthy and normal menstruation?
Regular intervals: The menstrual cycle is usually 21-35 days, once a month, and the interval should not be too short or too long.
Reasonable duration: menstruation generally lasts 3-7 days, and if it is too short or too long, it may indicate the presence of menstrual abnormalities.
Moderate volume: the average menstrual flow is 40-60 ml, if the menstrual flow is too little or too much, it should be checked.
No or mild pain: There may be mild discomfort during menstruation, but severe pain or other discomfort should not occur.
No unusual color or odor: The color of normal menstruation is usually red or dark red, and there should be no odor or other abnormal color.
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Is menstruation a body detoxification?
Menstruation is not the main way for the body to detoxify, but it is indeed part of the periodic self-purification of the female body, and menstruation is a physiological phenomenon caused by the shedding of the endometrium and excretion from the body.
Every month, the levels of estrogen and progesterone in a woman's body are constantly changing, causing the endometrium to thicken, and if the fertilized egg is not implanted, the endometrium will fall off and then be excreted through the uterine opening, which is menstruation.
During menstruation, some harmful substances and waste products are excreted in the body, but this is not the main way of body detoxification, the main body detoxification methods include breathing, liver detoxification, kidney excretion, etc.
And during menstruation, the substances excreted are mainly the endometrium and blood, which is the process by which the body self-adjusts and returns to a normal physiological state.
Although menstruation is not the main way for the body to detoxify, it is indeed an important process of cyclical self-purification of the female body, and women should pay attention to maintaining the normal cycle and health of menstruation.
If problems such as excessive menstrual flow, too little, too long and short menstrual period occur, it is necessary to consult a doctor in time to rule out the influence of disease factors.
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Who ages faster in a woman who has 3 days of clean menstruation and 7 days of clean menstruation? It is recommended to know early
There is no necessary correlation between the rate of aging between women who have 3 days of clean menstruation and 7 days of clean menstruation, and there is no direct physiological correlation between the duration of menstruation and aging.
Women's aging speed depends on many factors, such as genetics, lifestyle, environment, etc., so the length of the menstrual cycle can not accurately measure a woman's aging speed and health status, and should be comprehensively evaluated from multiple aspects.
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How to relieve physical discomfort during menstruation?
Use a hot water bottle or warm baby to relieve abdominal pain: Placing a hot water bottle or warm baby on your abdomen can relieve menstrual cramps and muscle pain.
Drink plenty of warm water: Drinking plenty of warm water can relieve feces, and for those who are afraid of catching a cold, add turmeric or lemon and honey to the water.
Avoid caffeine and chocolate: These foods can cause blood pressure to rise, which can worsen menstrual cramps.
Get enough sleep: Staying asleep for 8-9 hours is good for recovery.
Exercise appropriately: Exercise can help relieve menstrual discomfort, but avoid overwork.
Foods rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc., can help relieve menstrual discomfort.
If symptoms are very intense, over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen can be used, but must be used as recommended by a doctor.