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Normal or not normal?
Whilst menstrual health and what people experience can be different, there are some
normal and not normal symptoms that people who menstruate should look out for.
normal symptoms include:
Backache and/or leg pains
Increased bowel movements and/or nausea
not normal symptoms include:
Heavy Bleeding
Some periods can be heavier than others, but typically if you soak through one or more pads in an hour, you could have menorrhagia - an abnormally heavy flow. Whilst one in three women typically have a heavy flow, if it is interfering with your daily life you should speak to your doctor as it could indicate a more serious menstrual health condition.
(Adapted from: Healthline)
Abnormally short or long periods
The average period lasts anywhere from two to seven days. Your period could be shorter if you are on birth control or if you have a family history of shorter periods. Heavy bleeding however can make your period longer than usual and you should speak to a doctor if you have an abnormally heavy and long menstrual cycle.
(Adapted from: Healthline)
Intense cramping
The average person will experience cramps, caused by uterine contractions that push out your uterine lining. If you are having severe cramps that impact your daily life however, this could be dysmenorrhea and should be spoken with your doctor about to see if there are any other underlying menstrual health conditions.
(Adapted from: Healthline)
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