Menstrual Cycle Warning Signs
Are you worried because you don’t have your period for a long time? Teen who just started their periods usually have irregular cycles and women in their late 40’s and close to menopause. Menstrual cycle can be delayed for some reasons such as emotional stress, dietary changes and hormone therapy. If you happen to be breastfeeding, expect a delayed in your period.
The following are warning signs to seek medical advice:
- Are you experiencing severe pain before and during menstruation?
- Are your period last for about 7 days or more with strong bleeding throughout? A normal period last only 2 to 6 days
- Are your discharge has an uncharacteristic foul odor?
- Are your period has become very light?
- Are your period comes in less than 21 days?
- Are you bleeding in between periods?
- Are you having positive result in a pregnancy test?
- Are you bleeding heavily (need to change pad very often?
- Are you stopped having regular periods for 3 months or more?
- Are you 16 years old but not yet menstruate?
- Are you starting menstruating before the age of 10?
- Are you using tampon and suddenly have develop chills, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches and rashes? Please go to the hospital.
For better assessment of your menstrual period, you can record your first day of bleeding in your diary or calendar to monitor changes over time. The normal length of a menstrual cycle is 25 to 31 days.
If you decide to seek advice and have your check you, expect that a doctor ask a very detailed history-taking on the nature of your cycle. If you have the record of your menstrual cycle, you can give accurate and reliable information about your period. Also, a doctor may perform a physical examination for signs of sexual maturity such as breast development and pubic hair growth. Also check for some tumors or enlargement of the uterus. A laboratory test might also do to look for signs of imbalance. A friend or family member can accompany you to your doctor for moral support.
October 31st, 2008 | Tags: menstrual cycle | Category: Womens Health
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