On the agenda, on the apps dedicated to the cycle or on the calendar. Marking the date of menstruation every month is an important action to monitor whether it is regular or not. And if the red alarm goes on in the event of a delay, theadvance must arouse attention. But when should we be alarmed?
28 days is the textbook length of the menstrual cycle. However, a period ranging from 25 to 36 days is considered normal. Without considering the factors that can occasionally anticipate menstruation such as stress, anxiety, fatigue and change of season. Common situations that need not worry. Unless the short cycle becomes frequent, and associated with particularly low or heavy, or painful flows. Then it is good to consult a doctor to evaluate the causes.
The polymenorrea, in fact, it is an alteration of the menstrual cycle that causes short periods of 21 days or less, and it originates from several factors. The most common, and least concerning, concern the hormonal changes typical of the beginning, the puberty, and of the end, the premenopause, of the fertile age.
But behind early menstruation they can also hide pathological causes come endometriosis, syndrome ofpolycystic ovary O sexual infections of various types. And again, darker-than-normal spots and abdominal cramps, they might actually refer to plant losses. While blood clots could reveal a loss of placental tissue in case of pregnancy.
In the gallery, here are the 7 most common causes related to early menstruation.
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