Today you will learn about how the periods go, how long they should last and the quality of the blood. The arrival of menstruation for a girl can be a real shock if you do not agree on this topic with her in advance. This completely natural process should not cause the girl disgust or discomfort. About how the menstruation begins for the first time, how to carry out the care procedures, and much more needs to be told to the future woman in advance, overcoming all the inconveniences and discomfort during the conversation.
Puberty
In girls, this period is usually called puberty. The first menstruation in girls begins already in the middle of this cycle. What happens to the girl in this segment of life? There is a process of transformation from a girl into a mature woman who is able to continue her family. Menstruation in girls and suggests that the reproductive function is started, now there is a chance of pregnancy with unprotected intercourse.
How does this process start:
- the brain transmits a signal to the ovaries at the right time;
- the latter respond with hormone production;
- hormones trigger the process of shaping a girl’s body.
It is important to note that there are, as visible changes, no. At the time of puberty, the following changes occur:
- the girl begins to grow;
- brain enlarges;
- there is an expansion of the hip bones;
- mammary glands form;
- reproductive organs grow and actively develop;
- changes in the nervous system and much more.
The first day of menstruation occurs approximately one year after the onset of puberty. The first menstruation is called "menarche." This suggests that the ovaries began to function, and now they are able to produce hormones. Right now, ovulation appears and pregnancy is very likely.
The first menstruation should normally begin between twelve and fifteen years. There are cases when they start much earlier or later. It is important to know that there are many factors that affect the time of the onset of the first menstruation:
- hereditary information;
- degree of physical development;
- nervous system;
- there is lifestyle influence;
- social environment;
- knowledge of sexual development and gender relations;
- health status.
Early menstruation is between eight and ten years old, and late is between the ages of 15 and more. The latter option is quite common in children who have been sick a lot and have been taking medications for a long period of time. Quite often, the cause of deviations from the norm are hormonal disruptions and improper development of the reproductive organs.
Cycle duration
The girl just needs to be informed how the periods go, how long they last, possible problems and how to care for themselves during this period. It is very important to familiarize her with the concept of the duration of the menstrual cycle and teach how to use the calendar so as not to get into an absurd situation with the "course".
And so, how should your period go? It is important to know that this question is purely individual, because each organism is special. If there are no health problems, then the cycle should be stable. However, it takes a little time to stabilize the menstrual cycle.
What is the menstrual cycle? This is a kind of reconfiguration of the body. This process involves:
- vagina;
- uterus;
- ovaries.
It is important for a girl to know that menstruation is a natural process that occurs during the production of hormones by the ovaries. This bleeding from the genital tract should not scare or cause discomfort. A cycle is a period of time between the first day of one period and the first day of another. Although the ideal cycle is the lunar (28 days), the norm is from 10 to 45 days. If you notice a deviation from these norms, or if the cycle has not been established for a long time, then you need to consult a gynecologist, because the problem may be a violation of ovarian function.
Control (calendar method)
We figured out what menstruation means. Once again, this is the monthly blood discharge from the vagina of each woman. When the girl began menstruation, she should be accustomed to celebrate these days on the calendar. Why is this needed? Of course, the calendar tracking method helps determine the duration of the cycle and the duration of menstrual flow.
In addition, the calendar method is a contraceptive. Thanks to the calendar, an unwanted pregnancy can be avoided, since it is possible to calculate the approximate day of ovulation. It is worth noting that this method should be combined with others, because there is a low probability of an unwanted pregnancy even on days unfavorable for conception.
Personal hygiene
While the period passes, it is necessary to more carefully observe the rules of personal hygiene. This will help to avoid unpleasant sensations, both for the girl and for others.
Everyone knows that the blood released has a specific smell. You can very easily get rid of it, observing some rules.
What are the discharge during menstruation? This is largely the upper layer of the endometrium. The endometrium lines the walls of the uterus from the inside. It is important to know that over time this layer needs to be changed. As a result, menstruation occurs. During the "cleaning" of the uterus, its neck expands so that unnecessary parts can exit without any obstruction. An enlarged cervix is an ideal condition for bacteria to enter the uterus. They can be kept on a pad or swab that has not changed for a long time.
To eliminate unpleasant odors and prevent bacteria from entering, it is worth listening to some hygiene rules:
- change pad or swab every three hours;
- if possible, take a shower before changing the protective equipment;
- if the last point cannot be implemented, it will be enough to wash or wipe with a damp cloth;
- when washing, first of all, you need to clean the crotch and only then the anus (this will be an obstacle to the entry of microbes from the rectum into the vagina);
- You can not take a bath and visit the bath.
The last point is mandatory, because the water in the bath is not sterile, therefore, bacteria and microbes can enter the vagina. In addition, hot water and high temperature contribute to a rush of blood to the pelvis and expansion of the cervix, which makes it easier for bacteria to enter the uterus.
How much do menstruation go?
And so, how do normal menstruation go? To begin with, the menarche, that is, the first menstruation, does not last long, only a couple of days. There is practically no blood (just a couple of drops), as a rule, this is a "daub". The normal cycle will be established only after a year and a half.
Please note that the established cycle should not go astray throughout the childbearing period of a woman's life. This is very important, if there are deviations, then it is better to visit a gynecologist.
How long do menstruation last? 10 days, 7 or 2 - these are all the limits of the norm. For some, they pass quickly enough, but there are cases when the menstruation lasts up to ten days. Do not worry about this, because each organism is individual. Below are some norms regarding menstruation, if you do not have any deviations from them, then consider that you are completely healthy:
- The cycle should be in the range of twenty to thirty-five days. The "lunar cycle" is common and, according to gynecologists, the most successful (28 days).
- On average, women have a menstrual period of five days, but the norm is from two to ten days.
- The intensity of spotting should decrease by the last day of menstruation.
- It is quite difficult to determine, but, nevertheless, there is a norm of lost blood. Be sure to pay attention to the intensity of the discharge, for the entire cycle you should not lose more than 60 milliliters of blood. This amount is optimal, a woman does not feel any discomfort or malaise, because the loss is quickly restored by the body.
Blood count
The amount of spotting during menstruation depends on many factors:
- the presence of an intrauterine device as a contraceptive increases blood volume and the duration of critical days;
- taking contraceptive hormonal drugs can reduce blood volume, as well as reduce or increase the number of “red days”;
- hormonal background;
- existing diseases;
- heredity;
- body type;
- external factors (climate, social environment, and so on);
- food quality;
- state of the nervous system;
- age;
- in women giving birth, the amount of blood during menstruation increases significantly;
- the weight.
At the same time, the color of menstruation can also say a lot. We will talk about this in the next section of the article. Please note that the volume of blood lost should not exceed 60 milliliters for the entire cycle. If you go beyond this framework, consult a gynecologist, perhaps he will prescribe a special drug for bleeding during menstruation.
Menstrual blood quality
The color of menstruation can tell about any disorders and diseases that occur in the female body. Please note that the color, volume and nature of the discharge can change in a woman many times in her life. This process is influenced by many factors.
What are the meager dark menstruation talking about? As a rule, these are only their precursors. Brown discharge before menstruation is considered the norm, and do not worry about this. Dark menstruation also occurs after abortions and miscarriages, long-term use of hormonal contraceptives.
The first menstruation should be bright scarlet, their number should be minimal. Please note that if menstruation of this nature appeared after the cycle was established (that is, this is not the first menstruation), then it is possible that it is endometriosis, which undoubtedly needs to be treated with hormonal drugs.
Brown or black discharge three days before menstruation or earlier can also indicate the presence of endometriosis disease or an ectopic pregnancy, which poses a serious danger to a woman's life. Carry out a pregnancy test and immediately go to the gynecologist.
Pain during menstruation
Some girls note that the first day of menstruation is very difficult to tolerate, as it is accompanied by severe pain. As sad as it may be, but most of these cases. Consult a gynecologist for advice, and he will help you remove these sensations with the help of drugs. To worry on this issue is completely pointless, this is a completely normal condition of the girl during menstruation. Many women claim that after giving birth, they were able to get rid of this symptom.
ICP
With a question of how the periods go, we figured it out. Now a very brief look at the concept of ICP. This is a premenstrual syndrome, which manifests itself in different ways. Most common symptoms:
- irritability;
- aggression;
- headache;
- nausea;
- fever;
- chills;
- decreased attention and memory;
- breast swelling and more.
Menstruation
With an intimate life it is better to wait a bit. Why:
- from an aesthetic point of view, this is disgusting;
- during menstruation, there is a high probability of "catching" the disease, because the cervix is open;
- the likelihood of developing diseases - endometriosis, algodismenorrhea;
- many believe that it is impossible to get pregnant during menstruation, but this is not so (the eggs can mature not one but two; early ovulation may come, and sperm live in the woman’s vagina for up to eleven days);
- blood is a very bad lubricant during intercourse, because the latter is much thicker than blood;
- it can push a partner away.
Monthly during pregnancy
If you notice spotting while waiting for the baby, then you should immediately go to your doctor. This may indicate some pathologies of pregnancy or the possibility of a miscarriage. However, there are cases when during pregnancy a girl has menstruation. In any case, the presence of spotting during pregnancy is a deviation from the norm.
Menstruation and menopause
At this time, the woman is "reconfiguring" the body, now it will serve only you. This is not so bad. During this period of time, there may be severe malfunctions with the menstrual cycle (menstruation comes twice a month, blood is replaced by meager secretions, and so on). It's quite normal. Be sure to learn to distinguish menopause from pregnancy, because the absence of menstruation occurs in both cases. Menopause has a number of symptoms: dryness in the vagina, frequent headaches, prolonged depression, profuse night sweating, and many others.