Alert, Not Irregular Menstruation

Irregular periods, can be harmful to your reproductive health. Why? Because of irregular menstruation is an indication you have endometrial hyperplasia. Does that endometrial hyperplasia?

Endometrial hyperplasia symptom is thickening of the lining of the uterus. Usually beginning with irregular menstrual cycles, sometimes even menstruation did not come in the long term. Menstruation can also occur continuously and blood volume lots. In addition, patients found blood stains in underwear. This condition if left will appear headaches, tiredness, and are not excited during the move. The most severe impact, in addition to difficulty conceiving, patients experiencing severe anemia endometrial hyperplasia. Disturbed conjugal relations because the bleeding would not stop.

In certain conditions, assume that menstruating women are not coming because they are breastfeeding. It's true, but you need to be alert because there was no correlation of endometrial hyperplasia with breastfeeding.

Thickening of the wall of the uterus can occur because of increased estrogen levels. Increased estrogen triggered by the growth of cysts. In other cases, thickening of the lining of the uterus also occur because of hormonal imbalances, while increasing the estrogen hormone can not be balanced by an increase in progesterone. This condition usually experienced by overweight women because of excessive estrogen production. Endometrial hyperplasia can be experienced by anyone, whether women who have given birth or not.

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Menstruation Not Coming

Regular menstruation usually comes, suddenly has not come though was after the usual time. Do not worry. Menstrual cycle that varies on each woman, depending on its reproductive hormone levels. Normal menstrual cycle is between 21 to 35 days. However, if the cycle time ranges from a few weeks passed until the moon, the menstrual cycle will be categorized as abnormal or problematic. This condition is usually called amenorrhea.

Here are more detailed explanation:
Actually, the main factors that affect the normal menstrual cycle a woman whether it is a condition of hormones in her body. If the endocrine glands (ie glands that produce the hormone estrogen) in the female body is not working properly, will automatically affect the amount of estrogen produced. The instability of the hormone estrogen affects the menstrual cycle irregularity. Mense cycle can be changed so that longer or shorter.

Apart from hormonal imbalance factor, there are two more factors which also should not be overlooked role as a gadfly of the menstrual cycle that is physical and psychological factors. Physical factors, such as fatigue or less rest, less blood / anemia, weight gain or obesity excessive, drastic weight loss in a short time up to 10 percent of the weight should be, disorder in the uterus, and malnutrition. While psychological factors, usually something like depression and stress. This can cause the levels of estrogen in women to 'ride down' and uncertain.

Both these conditions cause the levels of estrogen in the body are not in sufficient quantity for the needs of menstruation and ovulation. For the record, if guests do not come monthly for more than three menstrual cycles, coming soon to your doctor to make sure your actual health condition. Read this for before you contact doctor.

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Change Tampon

Sanitary napkins (pads) should be changed as often as necessary, before the pad is soaked with menstrual flow. Each woman decides for herself what is comfortable. Tampons should be changed often (at least every 4-8 hours). Make sure that you use the lowest absorbency of tampon needed for your flow. For example, do not use super absorbency on the lightest day of your period. This can put you at risk for toxic shock syndrome (TSS). TSS is a rare but potentially deadly disease. Women under 30, especially teenagers, are at a higher risk for TSS. Using any kind of tampon - cotton or rayon of any absorbency - puts a woman at greater risk for TSS than using menstrual pads. The risk of TSS can be lessened or avoided by not using tampons, or by alternating between tampons and pads during your period.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends the following tips to help avoid tampon problems:

• Follow package directions for insertion.
• Choose the lowest absorbency for your flow.
• Change your tampon at least every 4 to 8 hours.
• Consider alternating pads with tampons.
• Know the warning signs of toxic shock syndrome (see below).
• Don't use tampons between periods.

If you experience any of the following symptoms while you are menstruating and using tampons, you should contact your health care provider immediately:

• High fever that appears suddenly
• Muscle aches
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness and/or fainting
• Sunburn-like rash
• Sore throat
• Bloodshot eyes

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Contact Health Care Menstrual Period

When should I see a health care provider about my period?

You should consult your health care provider for the following:

• If you have not started menstruating by the age of 16.
• If your period has suddenly stopped.
• If you are bleeding for more days than usual.
• If you are bleeding excessively.
• If you suddenly feel sick after using tampons.
• If you bleed between periods (more than just a few drops).
• If you have severe pain during your period.

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