Menstruation

Menstruation: what is it and why does it happen?

Menstruation is a natural physiological process in which women experience monthly bleeding from the vagina. This process is associated with cyclical changes in a woman's body and usually begins between 11 and 14 years of age and continues until menopause.

Every month, a woman’s body undergoes changes aimed at preparing for a possible pregnancy. One of the main players in this process is the ovary, which produces the hormones estrogen and progesterone. These hormones affect a woman's body and her reproductive system.

One of the important processes that occurs in a woman’s body every month is the growth and development of the endometrium, the tissue that lines the inner surface of the uterus. If a woman does not become pregnant, the endometrium dies and is rejected along with the blood through the vagina. This is what menstruation is.

Menstruation usually lasts from 3 to 7 days and occurs every month. Sometimes women may have irregular periods, where the cycle lasts more than 35 days or less than 21 days. This can be caused by various reasons, such as hormonal imbalances, stress, reproductive system diseases or weight changes.

Menstruation may be accompanied by various symptoms, such as lower abdominal pain, fatigue, irritability, headache, nausea, etc. However, if these symptoms are too severe or cause significant discomfort, a woman should consult a doctor.

Although period bleeding can be inconvenient, it is an important part of a woman's healthy reproductive system. Regular menstruation is an indicator that all systems of the female body are working correctly. If a woman has any problems with menstruation, she can always consult a doctor who will help her understand the situation and find the best solution.

Menstruation is part of the menstrual cycle of the hypothalamic-pituitary system in humans, a cyclic physiological phenomenon that occurs as a result of proliferation of the endometrium and is characterized by the release from the uterus of the product introduced into it, including the vessels of the uterus, parts of the epithelium of the uterine mucosa of varying degrees of maturation, some endometrial glands, remains postpartum bed and fragments of the peeled back inner layer with blood particles. In other words, menstruation is the monthly release of blood from a woman's genitals. This physiological process is characteristic of the female body. For 25-35 years, women menstruate. Men sometimes experience scant bleeding before ejaculation.

If a woman is healthy, then every month the menstrual cycle is repeated in the human body with a predetermined frequency. The first day of menstruation is called the first day of the menstrual cycle (DC). During this period, the woman does not lose blood: only from 5-7 days does spotting appear, which