What are the causes of short menstrual cycles? How to adjust?

　　normal female The menstrual cycle is generally 28 to 30 days, and the length of the cycle has individual differences, but a menstrual cycle shorter than 21 days should be regarded as an abnormality of short menstrual cycle. In real life, many women have short menstrual cycles. So what causes women to have short menstrual cycles? What should women do if their menstrual cycles become shorter?

　　What are the causes of short menstrual cycles?

　　1. Serious uterine fibroids Along with heavy menstruation, there are also symptoms of frequent menstruation or shortened menstrual cycles.

　　2. Luteal insufficiency. As the relatively fixed luteal phase becomes shorter, the corresponding menstrual cycle will also become shorter. This reason mostly occurs in women of childbearing age.

　　3. Shortening of the menstrual cycle caused by dysfunctional uterine bleeding in adolescence. The reason why adolescent women have short menstrual cycles is usually due to the immaturity of the functions of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and ovaries.

　　4. The menstrual cycle is shortened due to psychological factors. Nowadays, female friends are under a lot of pressure. Faced with the pressure of competition, their spirits are always in high tension. Once they lose the leisurely habit of the past, the endocrine gland function is stimulated, and the interdependence, mutual restriction and dynamic balance between the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and ovarian function are disrupted, which naturally leads to excessive menstruation and shortened cycles.

　　5. Center nerve -Abnormalities in the hypothalamus lead to shorter menstrual cycles. Mainly includes mental stress, such as environmental changes, excessive stress, mental shock and other reactions caused by mental stress. ； There are also weight loss, anorexia nervosa, excessive exercise, drugs, etc. that cause the regulatory dysfunction or inhibition of hypothalamic gonadotropin secretion. ； In addition, there are congenital disease Or abnormal hormone secretion caused by brain developmental malformations and tumors.

　　How to deal with short menstrual cycles?

　　1. Keep a happy spirit and avoid mental stimulation and mood swings. Some women experience lower abdominal distension, backache, and breast pain during menstruation. distended pain , mild diarrhea It is normal to be easily tired, lethargic, emotionally unstable, irritable or prone to depression. There is no need to be overly nervous, because stress and anxiety can also cause ovarian function disorders.

　　2. Pay attention to hygiene and prevent infection. Pay attention to the hygiene and cleanliness of the external genitalia. Absolutely no sexual intercourse during menstruation. Keep warm and avoid cold stimulation. Avoid burnout. People with heavy menstrual bleeding should avoid eating brown sugar.

　　3. Underwear should be soft, cotton, and have good ventilation and breathability. They should be washed and changed frequently. The changed underwear should be placed in the sun to dry.

　　4. It is not advisable to eat irritating foods such as cold, sour and spicy foods. Drink more boiled water to keep the stool smooth. People with blood heat should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation, and avoid eating onions, garlic, leeks and other things that can cause internal heat. People with Qi and blood deficiency must usually increase nutrition, such as milk, egg , soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, mutton, etc. Do not eat raw or cold fruits.

　　5. Exercise more exercise Healthy body, please develop the habit of exercise. Exercise can enhance physical strength, promote blood circulation, and reduce the time of taking medicine.

　　6. Work and rest regularly, and do not stay up late to avoid affecting circadian rhythm and endocrine coordination.

　　7. After water activities or general exercise, please dry your body quickly and put on clothes. Do not be cold or dry.； If you accidentally get caught in the rain, dry your hair as soon as possible and change clothes to keep warm. ； Water activities should be avoided during menstruation.