Does having an early period cause any harm?

Early menstruation is often due to hormonal changes. If this happens only once in a while, don't worry too much. However, if early menarche occurs frequently, it could be a sign of serious gynecological problems.

The menstrual cycle in women is counted from the first day of bleeding in one month to the first day of bleeding in the next month. The menstrual cycle is usually about 28 days long, but sometimes it lasts 25-35 days. In which, the number of days of menstruation is about 2-7 days. Menstruation can be 3-5 days earlier or later. Therefore, you can recognize early menstruation when the cycle is shorter than 21 days.
Early menstruation is often caused by hormonal changes. If this happens occasionally, there is no need to worry, as fluctuations in the menstrual cycle are normal. However, if early menarche occurs frequently, it could be a sign of serious gynecological problems. Then you need to see a specialist for timely examination and treatment.

The causes of early menarche are usually divided into two groups: physiological and pathological causes.
2.1. Physiological causes of early menstruation 2.1.1. Menstruation at puberty or in perimenopause Menstruation in puberty is often unstable, girls often experience early menstruation due to unstable hormones and ovaries. This condition usually lasts for the first 2-3 years of menstruation. Women with early puberty also often experience early menstruation.
Women entering perimenopause also often have irregular menstrual cycles, may have early or late menstruation. Because this is also a period of hormonal fluctuations, affecting the menstrual cycle.
2.1.2. Anxiety, stress When the body is stressed, it will affect the adrenal glands, stimulating the secretion of the hormone cortisol. The hormone cortisol helps the body fight stress, increase blood pressure, increase blood sugar, increase immunity, ... to make the body more comfortable. However, the hormone cortisol also directly affects the production of female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. Disruption of these hormones will cause menstrual irregularities and can lead to early menarche.

2.1.3. Hormonal contraception Hormonal contraceptives work by releasing the hormones estrogen and progestin into a woman's body to regulate or prevent ovulation. Therefore, hormonal contraceptive methods such as oral contraceptives, injections, contraceptive patches, contraceptive implants, emergency contraceptive pills, ... can all cause early or late menstruation. .
2.1.4. Some drugs such as anticoagulants, anti-inflammatory drugs, thyroid drugs, Aspirin, ... can affect the menstrual cycle, causing menstruation. earlier than usual.
2.1.5. Improper diet, high intensity sports If the diet is not scientific, using a lot of alcohol, beer, tobacco, the body lacks substances, gaining weight, suddenly losing weight, ... All of these can cause hormonal disturbances, causing an earlier period than usual.
Besides, intense exercise will sometimes cause the body to be stressed, lose energy, ... causing a spike in estrogen hormone, early menstruation.
2.2. Pathological causes of early menstruation The condition of early menstruation is accompanied by symptoms such as pelvic pain, low back pain, too little or too much menstrual blood, weakness, fatigue, ... can be a sign of some gynecological diseases in women such as: endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, uterine polyps, uterine fibroids, adnexitis,... Thyroid can also cause menstrual disorders, where hyperthyroidism often causes shorter, less frequent menstrual cycles. And hypothyroidism often prolongs menstruation, causing more severe abdominal pain.

To limit hormonal changes that cause early menstruation, women should:
Eat in moderation, have a reasonable diet, supplement vitamins and minerals, stay away from stimulants such as alcohol, beer, cigarettes, caffeinated drinks,... Get enough sleep: Create a habit of going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, make sure the bedroom is dark enough, quiet with the temperature level body comfort. Limit the use of electronic devices such as phones, televisions, tablets, ... before going to bed. Keep a positive, happy mood. When experiencing stress and anxiety due to work or study, girls should relax by listening to music, practicing yoga, chatting with family, friends,... Build a reasonable and scientific exercise regimen help women be healthy, supple, prevent stress, endocrine disorders. In addition, to actively prevent gynecological diseases that cause abnormal phenomena such as early menstruation, women should have regular gynecological examinations every 3-6 months to screen and detect diseases early. gynecological.
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