Question

Explain the process of menstruation

Answer 1

Then, hormone levels drop, and the thickened lining of the uterus is shed during the menstrual period. Day 1 starts with the first day of your period. This occurs after hormone levels drop at the end of the previous cycle, signaling blood and tissues lining the uterus (womb) to break down and shed from the body.

Answer 2

Women can have a range of problems with their periods, including pain, heavy bleeding, and skipped periods.

Amenorrhea

Amenorrhea (ay-men-uh-REE-uh) — the lack of a menstrual period. This term is used to describe the absence of a period in:

Young women who haven't started menstruating by age 15Women and girls who haven't had a period for 90 days, even if they haven't been menstruating for long

Causes can include:

PregnancyBreastfeedingExtreme weight lossEating disordersExcessive exercisingStressSerious medical conditions in need of treatment

As mentioned previously, when your menstrual cycles come regularly, this means that important parts of your body are working normally. In some cases, not having menstrual periods can mean that your ovaries have stopped producing normal amounts of estrogen. Missing these hormones can have important effects on your overall health. Hormonal problems, such as those caused bypolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or serious problems with the reproductive organs, may be involved. It's important to talk to a doctor if you have this problem.