Patient's question:
A few months ago, I had a miscarriage. Later, my menstrual cycle was around 34-40 days. Before getting pregnant, my cycle was also quite irregular, usually delayed! It was generally around 40 days. Is this normal? Also, I want to track my ovulation period. Can pharmacies sell things related to this?Doctor's answer:
The normal menstrual cycle of a woman is typically 21-35 days, with the length varying from person to person. As long as it is within 7 days of being early or delayed, it is considered within the normal range. Clinically, as long as there is a certain regularity, it should not be considered menstrual disorder.Each normal menstrual period lasts for 2 to 7 days, with a bleeding volume of 50 to 60 milliliters, though it can be as high as 100 milliliters. Normal menstrual blood is relatively dark in color because, in addition to blood, it also contains fragments of the endometrium, cervical mucus, and vaginal epithelial cells, among other things. Its characteristic is that it does not clot (because the endometrium contains substances that prevent blood from clotting). However, sometimes small blood clots may appear, which is not considered abnormal.