What is the norm?
If the menstrual cycle is normal, then in its firstphase, the FSH hormone predominates, estrogen secretion increases, the follicle matures and the endometrium grows. By the middle of the menstrual period, FSH is minimal, luteinizing hormone increases, and when it reaches its peak, the egg is released (ovulation). Then the amount of estrogen decreases, and progesterone increases. If there is no fertilization, then the amount of all hormones decreases, the endometrium is rejected, and the menstrual cycle ends.
What caused failures?
Menstrual cycle disorders are caused by:
- pregnancy;
- hormonal imbalance;
- abrupt changes in weight;
- gynecological diseases;
- the climax;
- stress;
- using hormonal drugs.
During pregnancy, menstruation disappears and all forcesof the body are aimed at bearing the fetus. In case of pathologies of the ovaries, pituitary gland and adrenal glands, an imbalance of the hormonal system occurs, and the causes of the disorder must be treated. If the cycle is disrupted, the doctor will definitely prescribe examinations to help identify the underlying disease. The cause of the failure is often diets, which cause a sharp drop in body weight. The production of estrogens also drops sharply (since they are partially produced by adipose tissue), which serves as stress, causing a violation of the menstrual cycle. Here, first of all, you need to improve your diet and gain weight, then you can expect the resumption of menstruation. Violations can cause gynecological problems:
- inflammation of the appendages;
- endometriosis;
- polyps;
- chronic inflammation in the uterus.
With such diseases, menstruation is disrupted, becausethere is no normal functioning of the ovaries and maturation of the endometrium. At the age of over 40, pre-climacteric changes begin, menstruation can become heavy and not cyclical. In addition to the drugs prescribed by the doctor to correct the cycle disorder, foods with a high content of phytoestrogens (soy, grapefruit, flax seeds) are used in the diet, which improves the hormonal background. In response to regular lack of sleep and nervous tension, the production of prolactin increases, and menstruation disappears, because in such situations the body experiences stress, initiating a violation of the menstrual cycle. Cycle failure is possible when using certain drugs and products:
- antidepressants;
- anticoagulants;
- tranquilizers;
- preparations of digitalis;
- corticosteroids;
- hormone replacement therapy;
- intrauterine device.
Cancel these drugs, as well as prescribe them,Only a doctor can. Often women with irregular periods do not dare to visit a gynecologist because of the fear of being prescribed hormones for treatment, which does not always happen. After conducting an examination using modern diagnostic tools, finding out the true causes of the menstrual cycle disorder, efforts should be directed specifically at eliminating them. Then you can expect the resumption of normal menstruation, which serves as a "litmus test" for women's health.
