Patient's question:
My menstruation has always been very heavy, and the duration is also quite long. It takes about 10 days for my period to end each month, but the menstrual cycle is still basically very regular. Other sisters usually finish in about 5 days. I am very concerned. Is my situation considered normal?What kind of help do I need: How many days is considered a normal menstrual period?
Doctor's answer:
Menstrual bleeding usually lasts for 3 to 7 days, and if it exceeds 10 days, it can be considered prolonged. Common reasons for a long menstrual period include endocrine disorders, uterine fibroids, blood diseases, liver or kidney disorders, endometrial cancer, and so on. The causes of menstrual disorders can be multifaceted, such as unhealthy diet and environmental influences. You should pay attention to regulating your diet, eating less spicy food, and maintaining a regular sleep schedule. A normal menstrual cycle for women is generally 28-30 days, and a delay or advancement of one week is considered normal. A woman's menstruation is regulated by the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovary-gonadal axis. Factors such as mental stress, emotional fluctuations, environmental changes, pregnancy, age, diseases, medications, and nutritional status can all cause abnormalities in the function of this gonadal axis, leading to menstrual irregularities.