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Elena Shlyapnikova/getty images. 1. You’ve Almost Hit Menopause. Women in perimenopause may have delayed menstrual periods due to a natural decline in ovarian function. “Perimenopause begins ...
There’s nothing more annoying than being caught unawares by Aunt Flo—so when your body and your period tracker aren’t in agreement and bleeding happens sooner than expected, it’s only ...
The distinction between irregular cycle lengths and metrorrhagia is not always clear. It may depend on whether the bleeding is regarded as marking the menstrual period (favoring the term "irregular cycles") or being separate from it (favoring the term "metrorrhagia"). [citation needed]
Diagram illustrating how the uterus lining builds up and breaks down during the menstrual cycle Menstruation (also known as a period, among other colloquial terms) is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. The menstrual cycle is characterized by the rise and fall of hormones. Menstruation is triggered by falling progesterone ...
Implantation bleeding may be confused with a regular period. [5] [6] Heavy vaginal bleeding in the first trimester or bleeding associated with pain, may be a sign of a complication, such as a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy, that would need to be assessed by a healthcare provider. [7]
Although women may be embarrassed to talk about their period, Teen says doing so is “no different than discussing your blood pressure results or any other health concerns,” adding that it’s ...
Menstrual synchrony, also called the McClintock effect, [1] or the Wellesley effect, [2] is a contested process whereby women who begin living together in close proximity would experience their menstrual cycle onsets (the onset of menstruation or menses) becoming more synchronized together in time than when previously living apart.