Modern women face high levels of stress, irregular eating and sleeping habits, and frequent emotional instability, making them prone to menstrual irregularities. How can a woman determine if her menstrual cycle is normal? Actually, a woman's menstrual cycle can be assessed using four indicators.
Four indicators to check if your menstrual cycle is normal
Four indicators to check if your menstrual cycle is normal
1. Menstrual flow
Menstrual flow varies from girl to girl due to differences in physical condition. Generally speaking, it's considered normal for a woman to change sanitary pads 3-5 times on the second and third days of her period. Some studies have shown that normal menstrual flow can reach 30ml-80ml. If a sanitary pad only has a small amount of blood each day, or if it becomes soaked quickly, it may be abnormal. Some even consider monthly menstrual flow exceeding 80ml to be pathological. During menstruation, the flow gradually decreases day by day. Too much or too little flow indicates menstrual irregularity, and it's recommended to investigate the cause and seek timely treatment.
2. Color of menstrual blood
Normal menstrual blood is dark red and may contain fragments of shed uterine lining, cervical mucus, and vaginal epithelial cells. Some women may also experience a small amount of blood clots in their menstrual blood, which is also normal. However, if there are many blood clots, the menstrual blood is too light or too dark, or it is thin and watery, this indicates an abnormal condition and a doctor's visit is recommended.
3. Menstrual period
The menstrual period, or the number of days a menstrual cycle lasts, is affected by various internal and external factors and is therefore not constant. Generally, a woman's menstrual cycle lasts 3-7 days. If it lasts less than 3 days, or the period is extremely short and passes by quickly, it indicates light menstrual flow. If the period lasts as long as 10 days or even more than ten days, and the menstrual flow is still prolonged, a doctor should be consulted.
4. Menstrual cycle
The term "menstruation" indicates that it occurs once a month. A woman's typical menstrual cycle is 28-30 days, though some may have cycles shorter or longer. As long as it's regular, it's generally not a problem. Furthermore, due to various internal and external factors, it's normal for menstruation to occur a few days early or late. However, if your menstrual cycle is 20 days one year, 40 days the next, or even only occurs every two months, it indicates irregular menstruation and is a sign of menstrual disorder. It's recommended to seek medical help and address this as soon as possible.
