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Article of the Day :
8th October, 2006
Women
menstruation cycle, reason, symptoms of painful periods and
relieve
What is
menstruation?
Menstruation is the normal, periodic discharge of blood and
tissue from the lining of the uterus (womb), occurring about
every 28 days in women of reproductive age. The onset of
menstruation, called menarche, happens at puberty. The
menstrual cycle will repeat throughout life, unless
interrupted by pregnancy or long-acting hormonal
contraception, until menopause (cessation of menstruation,
around age 52).
Menstruation - having periods - is part of the female
reproductive cycle that starts when girls become sexually
mature at the time of puberty.
Why do
women menstruate?
Menstruation is a very complicated process involving many
different hormones, the woman's sex organs and the brain. The
reason why women menstruate is linked to reproduction and the
rather short lifetime of an unfertilised egg once it has been
released from the ovary at ovulation. If the egg would become
fertilised, the endometrium, which undergoes changes in
preparation for the implantation of the developing embryo,
would not be shed but would form an integral part in the
growth of the pregnancy. If the egg is not fertilised, the egg
dissolves followed by the shedding of the endometrium. A new
endometrium will be built up with the next egg in the next
cycle.
What
influences menstruation?
As
described above, menstruation is a very complex process
involving many different hormones, the sexual organs and the
nervous system.
First and
foremost, hormones influence menstruation.
Weight
also influences hormonal balance and menstruation.
Regular
exercise and keeping fit and healthy can help regulate the
menstrual cycle. On the other hand, exercising too much and
overstressing the body can have a negative effect on the
hormones to the extent that menstruation may cease.
What are
the symptoms of painful periods?
The
degree of discomfort experienced during menstruation varies
from woman to woman. Some are never bothered by their periods,
while others can be badly affected by unpleasant symptoms.
These may include:
pains in
the abdomen
pain in
the vagina
feeling
nauseous and generally unwell
diarrhoea
sweating
fatigue.
Women can
do to relieve their symptoms
while
menstruating, refrain from drinking caffeinated drinks such as
coffee, tea, cola or cocoa.
avoid
stress. Relaxation and massage can work wonders.
exercise
and staying fit can help prevent painful periods.
keep your
abdomen warm.
finally,
use pain-relieving medicines if necessary.
Remember
that it is always best to consult your doctor about your
specific concerns.
Common Question regarding today's topic ( this question asked
by 68 clients / general public out of 100 clients / general
public)
Can a woman have sexual intercourse while in her monthly
menstrual cycle?
Question:
Can someone pls.tell if sexual intercourse can be done during
days of menstrual cycle, if yes is it necessary to use
precautions during that time to avoid pregnancy.
Answers: FROM
http://www.dmt123.com/womens-health/2052-1-dmt123.html
yes ,you cant evn get pregnant at all ,never its completely
safe but its not good to do so often as menstrual blood
actually causes irritation to skin of the male penis and
vagina and it is a good medium for bacteria to grow so there
is increased infectoin rate also if u r having intercourse to
get pregnant you will never get pregnant so u can do it if in
a hurry but its not good to make a routine
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http://www.womenshealthcaretopics.com
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