Why do I have my period three times a month?
Recently, the topic of "having your period three times a month" has sparked widespread discussion on social media and health forums. Many women express concern that frequent menstrual abnormalities may be related to a medical condition. This article will analyze the possible causes, relevant data and countermeasures of this phenomenon based on the hot content on the entire network in the past 10 days.
1. Possible cause analysis
According to discussions between medical experts and netizens, menstruation three times a month may be caused by the following factors:
| Cause classification | specific factors | Proportion (reference) |
|---|---|---|
| physiological factors | Hormone fluctuations during puberty/perimenopause | 25% |
| pathological factors | polycystic ovary syndrome, uterine fibroids | 35% |
| lifestyle | Excessive stress and excessive weight loss | 20% |
| drug effects | Emergency contraceptive pills, hormonal drugs | 15% |
| other | Abnormal thyroid function | 5% |
2. Hot topics on the Internet
1.More young women seek help: The volume of related posts on Xiaohongshu, Weibo and other platforms has increased by 40% in the past 10 days, and the 18-25 year old group accounts for 62%.
2.Demand for health science popularization surges: Douyin videos related to "abnormal menstruation" have been played more than 120 million times, of which the theme "multiple menstrual periods in a month" accounts for 38%.
3.Doctor-patient dialogue data: The online medical platform shows that the number of gynecological consultations increased by 27% month-on-month. Typical conversation content includes:
| Patient's chief complaint | doctor advice |
|---|---|
| "I've been under a lot of stress lately, and my period comes every 20 days." | Six hormone tests + ultrasound are recommended |
| "Menstrual disorders after taking birth control pills" | Medication adjustment + 3-month observation period |
| "With severe abdominal pain" | Endometriosis needs to be ruled out |
3. Professional medical advice
1.Situations that require medical treatment:
• 3 consecutive monthly cycles <21 days
• Bleeding accompanied by symptoms of severe anemia
• Non-menstrual bleeding exceeds menstrual bleeding
2.Self-examination points:
| record items | normal reference | abnormal signal |
|---|---|---|
| cycle length | 21-35 days | ＜21 days or＞35 days |
| menstrual period days | 3-7 days | 10 days |
| amount of bleeding | 20-80ml | 80ml (soaked sanitary napkin>16 pieces/day) |
4. Prevention and conditioning suggestions
1.lifestyle adjustments:
• Maintain a BMI in the 18.5-23.9 range
• ≥150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week
• Ensure 7-9 hours of sleep every day
2.dietary nutritional supplements:
| Nutrients | Recommended food | daily intake |
|---|---|---|
| iron | Animal liver, red meat | 20mg (in case of iron deficiency) |
| B vitamins | whole grains, eggs | B1 1.2mg, B2 1.4mg |
3.Hotspots of Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning:
• Under the topic of "Frequent Menstruation" on Zhihu, there were 13,000 discussions on TCM conditioning programs
• Highly recommended methods:
- Acupuncture (Sanyinjiao, Guanyuan points)
- Danggui Shaoyao Powder (needs to be used according to syndrome differentiation)
5. Special reminder
There are risks in the "hemostasis remedies" that are hotly discussed on the Internet. Data from a tertiary hospital shows:
• Self-administration of hemostatic drugs increases the risk of blood clots by 47%
• Abuse of traditional Chinese medicines accounts for 12% of cases of liver damage
It is recommended that if any abnormality occurs, you should go to a regular hospital for gynecology treatment in time. If necessary, do the following:
1. Vaginal Ultrasound
2. Six tests of sex hormones
3. Thyroid function screening
(Note: The data in this article are based on public discussions in the past 10 days on Dingxiang Doctor, Xiaohongshu, Weibo and other platforms. Please follow the doctor’s advice for specific diagnosis and treatment)
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