Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon in women. Adolescent girls, accompanied by the continuous development of their bodies, will inevitably face the question of "how to deal with menstruation." Menstruation refers to regular and cyclical uterine bleeding. Menarche is the phenomenon of the shedding and bleeding of the uterine endometrium under the direct action of the sex hormones secreted by the ovaries when the girl's physiological development reaches a certain level. Normal menstruation is not the usual sense of bleeding; you can think of menstrual blood as "waste" discharged from the body after metabolism.
What is menstruation?
Menstruation is also known as "monthly affairs," "monthly water," "monthly signal," "period," "seeing red," etc. because most women have it once a month. In recent years, there have been more informal terms for menstruation, such as "bad things," "Aunt Flo is here," "unlucky," etc. In fact, menstruation is the "good friend" of adolescent girls.
Adolescent girls have little experience with menstruation during puberty and do not know when it will first occur. They are often caught off guard by this "unexpected guest." In fact, there are some physiological reactions before menstruation. Before menstruation, the sudden decrease in hormones in the body will affect the whole body system and cause certain reactions. These reactions generally occur 7 to 14 days before menstruation, intensify 2-3 days before the onset, and gradually decrease and disappear after menstruation. Medically, these more pronounced symptoms are called premenstrual tension. However, not all women have these physiological reactions.
Abnormal signals
1. Mental abnormalities
Common symptoms include nervousness, irritability, fatigue, and weakness. Sometimes it can also cause headaches, insomnia, lack of concentration, sleepiness, etc.
2. Physical abnormalities
Common symptoms include swollen hands, feet, and face, abdominal bloating, and most girls will also experience constipation, lower abdominal pain, and breast tenderness.
Some girls may have increased appetite and always feel unsatisfied, while others may have no appetite. Some girls may also crave foods that are high in sugar.
There are many premenstrual symptoms. Even healthy women may feel uncomfortable and have changes in mood. These are called "premenstrual discomfort." Some girls may have more severe symptoms before menstruation, which may even affect their learning and daily life. It is best to go to the hospital for an examination at this time to prevent any potential problems.
However, in general, there are no special symptoms during menstruation. Menstruation does not affect work and study. But women should avoid engaging in heavy physical labor or vigorous exercise during menstruation and should pay attention to menstrual hygiene.
Adolescent girls who understand these signals before menstruation can better prepare for its arrival and avoid being caught off guard.
