How to gather information about menstruation?

 Menstruation is a vital part of puberty and it is important for every adolescent to understand this function. It is a normal process that females go through as the body is prepared for the normal process of potential reproduction. While menstruation is a natural phenomenon, it is often difficult to gather essential information about this process. Menstruation continue to be a taboo and you may often find yourself with lack of data on this this subject. However, always turn to a trusted adult and reliable literary sources. Avoid seeking answers from peers or friends your age as it is quite possible that they may have queries just like you. In the meanwhile, read on to know important information about menstruation: 

Signs and symptoms of menstruation: 
The most essential symptom of menstruation is bleeding from the vagina. However, it also includes other signs like pain in the abdomen, headache, acne, bloating, food cravings, breast soreness and diarrhea.  


The beginning and end of menstruation: 
A crucial question that mostly comes to mind when understanding about menstruation is when it begins and ends. There is no exact answer to this. On an average, most girls get their period at the age of 12 years. Albeit, several factors like culture, health, weight and genetics affect this age. Women stop experiencing menstruation between the age of 45 to 55 years. 


Regularly changing the pad or tampon: 
Sanitary pads and tampons are the most widely used products used for menstrual protection across the world. It is not recommended to use other unsafe methods such as waste cloth, ash, dried leaves and more. A pad or tampon must be changed as soon as it is completely soaked with blood. Every woman will understand the best timing as she begins experiencing periods over the months. As a thumb rule, you must change your care product every 4 to 7 hours even if it is not completely soaked. Using a product too long can put you at the risk of developing vaginal infections and toxic shock syndrome. Thus, always choose quality products from brands like ALWAYS and change your products regularly.  


Possible problems during menstruation: 
In rare cases, menstruation can bring with it certain problems that must be addressed with adequate medical attention. These issues mostly include irregular periods with bleeding during any time of the month, irritability, depression, unbearable body aches and more. Menstruation does pack with it different kinds of issues that can be managed but there are some conditions that should not be ignored.  


Treatment for menstruation: 

There are some treatments that offer relief from the effects of menstruation. They help in easing the period days and include, painkillers and contraceptive pills. However, these methods must only be employed after consulting a medical professional. The effects can also be managed through natural techniques like exercising, meditation, heat bag treatment and a warm bath. All these methods relieve the stress and make period days more comforting. 

 

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