Menstruation

Menstruation

 

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Menstruation or Period is a regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissues from the inner lining of the Uterus through the Vagina.

 

Menstruation always occurs in the absence of Fertilization. This is usually occurs for 28 days for a complete Cycle but it can be less or more. Menstruation is harmless, no toxins are released and it contains Sodium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Chloride.

Signs and Symptoms of Menstruation

 

Before, during and after menstruation women go through some or most of the following signs and symptoms namely;

 

Slightly weight gain or loss.

 

Insomnia (unable to sleep or sleeping disorder).

 

Irritability.

 

Headaches (including migraine).

 

Feeling general emotional or troubled.

 

Abdominal bloating.

 

Binge eating (eating disorder)

 

✍Pains, especially backache

✍Breast tenderness or swelling (increase in size and heavy)

 

Depression

 

Lack of Concentration

 

Stress

 

Nausea and Vomiting

 

Diarrhea

 

Pimples

 

Etc

 

Phases of Menstruation

This is in accordance with the 28days cycle.

 

Has four stages namely:

 

🔲Menstrual, 🔲proliferative, 🔲ovulation and 🔲secretory.

 

🔲Menstrual phase usually lasts for 3 - 5 days were there is shedding of the functional layer of the endometrium in the form of blood.           

 

🔲Proliferative or follicular phase occurs within the 7th - 14th day of the menstrual  cycle.

 

what happens here❓

 During this period, estrogen acts on the endometrium to cause regeneration of the functional layer through hypertrophy and hyperplasia (increase in size and cells) respectively.

 

🔲Ovulatory phase usually occurs on the 14th day day of the menstrual cycle with others experiencing it on the 15th day.

This phase involves the rupture of a  graafian follicle to release a matured egg.

 

🔲Secretory or Luteal phase occurs within the 15th - 28th day of the cycle where progesterone acts on the endometrium to make it well nourished and prepared for implantation

 

 Terminologies in menstruation

 

 

1⃣  Menarche:- This is the first menstrual flow in a woman's life which occasionally starts between 12-16 years of age.

 

2⃣ Menstrual Cycle :This is the range from the start (day one) till the last day of menstruation. This is usually 28days for a complete menstruation.

 

3⃣ Amenorrhea:- A luck of menstruation for 90 days or more.

 

4⃣ Menorrhagia:- It's a menstrual cycle with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding. It is common among Premenopausal woman.

 

5⃣ *olyps: Small, benign growth lining of the Uterus which causes heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.

 

6⃣ Period:- This is the regular flow of blood monthly between the ages of 12-50 and sometimes beyond.

 

7⃣ LMP:-Last Menstrual Period. This is a Medical abbreviation use to check for menstrual conditions.

 

8⃣ *Lactation Amenorrhea:-* This is a pause of Menstruation 4-6 months after delivery.

 

9⃣ Menopause: It's an absence of Menstruation permanently from the age of 45-till death.

 

🔟 Dysmenorrhea: This is use to describe painful menstruation as a result from Ischemia and Muscle Contractions.

 

1⃣1⃣ Menses:-The period of flow and it's varies from woman to woman but usually 5-7 days.

 

1⃣2⃣ Ischemia:- It's a restriction in blood supply to tissues causing a shortage of Oxygen and Glucose needed for cellular metabolism.

 

1⃣3⃣ Cramps:-It's a negative complications in menstruation.

 

1⃣4⃣ Ovulation: It's is the release of mature egg (ova) from the Ovary, pushed down through the Fallopian tube for Fertilization. This usually occurs between 12 and 14 days before your or after Menstruation.

 

1⃣5⃣Fertilization:- It's the Union of human egg and sperm, usually occurring in the ampulla of the Fallopian tube. The results of this union is the production of Zygote cell or fertilized egg, initiating prenatal development.

 

1⃣6⃣ Hormones: They are pituitary gland (Luteinizing Hormones) causing the egg (estrogen /Ova) to continue preparing the uterus for pregnancy 1⃣7⃣ *Metorrhagia*: which is bleeding in between menstrual period, thus, the person experiences bleeding  days after previous menstruation though she's not started a new one

Factors Affecting Menstruation

 

Stress

 

Disease conditions such as Ovarian cyst, Chlamydia

 

Change of environment

 

Hormonal imbalance

 

Nutrition and diet

 

Weight

 

Certain medications such as contraceptives

 

NOTE: Menopause (cessation of menses) occurs usually due to loss of ovarian function between 45 -  55years. It may however occur earlier.

 

📍A woman is considered menopausal if there is no menstrual flow for a period of at least 6 - 12 months in the absence of pregnancy

 

Things to Note about Menstruation

                         

1⃣ Remember to monitor your Sanitary Pad monthly to prevent Rashes and discharges. Always use Cotton Pads and Tampons

 

2⃣ Bathing with hot water increases blood flow and menstrual pains during menstruation. Always try to bath with Cold or Warm water during menstruation.

 

3⃣ Avoid the use of medication during and after menstruation. Some medications like Vaginal wash and detergents causes Dysmenorrhea and Menstrual Cramps always Consults medical professionals.

 

4⃣ Remember to seek early treatment whenever you experience any changes in your menstruation to the nearest Health post or health personal for early prevention and complications.

NOTICE

            If any health professional tell you that :

*Sexual Intercourse during menstruation does not cause damage or danger in and of itself but the Vaginal pH is higher and increase infections. And also be careful on the position of sex because the Cervix is lower in its position and it fully dilated. Some women menstruate and have their ovulation at the same time so sex is recommended during that time but with medical advice.

 

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When to See a Doctor about Irregular Menstruation

 

1⃣Your period last for more than 7 Days.

 

2⃣Your menstrual cycle is more than 35 days or less than 21 days

 

3⃣You bleed between periods (more than 1 menstruation within a month)

 

4⃣ Using tempons leads to a sudden fever and sick feeling.

 

5⃣Despite not being pregnant, your period suddenly stop for more than 90 days

 

6⃣Your periods are heavier than usual to the extent of soaking more than one pad or tempons every hour or two.

 

7⃣Your regular periods suddenly become erratic

 

8⃣Your periods become extremely painful

❌❌Forbidden acts❌❌*

During menstruation period

❌(1) Fasting

 

_It is forbidden for a woman experiencing menstruation or postpartum bleeding to fast, whether it be for Ramadan or voluntarily, but unlike the formal prayers she must make up the missed days of Ramadan ._