Patient's question:
I noticed that menstruation and miscarriage are quite similar, both involving bleeding. I'm not sure how to distinguish between them. Could you please tell me the difference between menstruation and miscarriage?Doctor's answer:
Menstruation is a normal physiological period for women. Generally, a regular menstrual cycle follows a set time, with the amount of menstrual flow and the duration of the period falling within the normal range. Miscarriage also involves vaginal bleeding, but before a miscarriage occurs, there are symptoms of missed periods and early pregnancy. The amount of bleeding during a miscarriage is usually greater than that of a normal menstrual period, and there may be early pregnancy tissues expelled. A normal menstrual period would never involve the expulsion of tissue.