생리주기 빨라짐For women, the menstrual cycle is a health issue. Recently, as the coronavirus vaccination rate has increased, there have been cases of changes in the menstrual cycle related to this, increasing women’s concerns about abnormal menstrual cycles.
Not only in countries with high vaccination rates against novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), such as the United States and the United Kingdom, but also in Korea, where the vaccination rate has recently increased, there is an increasing number of cases in which some women report that they have experienced side effects related to menstruation after receiving the vaccine. In fact, it is easy to see cases on various social media accounts of people experiencing irregular menstruation after vaccination. Most of them confessed that they experienced symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycle, worsened menstrual pain, and increased amount of menstrual blood.
However, to date, it is not properly known whether there is a relationship between coronavirus vaccination and these menstrual-related symptoms. Today, we looked at the meaning of frequent menstruation, when a woman’s menstrual cycle accelerates, and the symptoms that occur.
What is frequent menstruation?
Women are born with about 2 million primordial follicles. Based on the menstrual cycle of about 30 days, the ovulation process occurs in which the follicle releases an egg and turns into a corpus luteum. During this process, the lining thickens, and if fertilization does not occur, the lining falls off and is discharged as menstrual blood.
A typical menstrual cycle is approximately 28 days, and is considered normal to last about 7 days back and forth. If it is outside the normal range for more than two consecutive cycles, the cause must be identified and treated.
Frequent menstruation refers to an abnormal condition in which the menstrual cycle is too short. When frequent menstruation occurs, the bleeding period is prolonged, so there is a high possibility that it may be accompanied by other diseases such as anemia or depression due to stress.
If accompanied by frequent hot flashes, it is a sign of menopause.
A woman’s ovaries enter menopause in her mid to late 40s. At this time, the menstrual cycle may accelerate, hot flashes on the face or body may become more frequent, and emotional changes may become more severe. If these signs repeat, it can be seen as a sign of menopause. Additionally, physical changes such as muscle loss and fat gain occur.
Check for other symptoms such as thyroid disease, diabetes, etc.
The uterus is an organ that is greatly affected by a woman’s psychological state and health. Most women who experience irregular menstruation or frequent menstruation due to stress say that stress is often the cause. However, if menstrual irregularity occurs frequently, you need to suspect another female disease.
If menstrual irregularity becomes frequent due to hormonal imbalance, it can be caused by serious diseases such as brain tumor, thyroid disease, metabolic disorders such as diabetes or polycystic ovary syndrome, and early menopause, so you must receive a diagnosis at a hospital.
Deterioration of ovarian function
If your menstrual cycle becomes faster at a relatively young age, you may suspect decreased ovarian function. The process from starting menstruation to ovulation is called the follicular phase. If the follicular phase is shortened, the menstrual cycle can become shorter. A short follicular phase means that the follicles grow quickly before ovulation occurs, so ovulation itself occurs quickly. For typical women, ovulation occurs 14 days before menstruation begins, but when the follicular phase is shortened, ovulation occurs after 10 days, shortening the overall cycle period.
Content = Apgujeong Yunho Hospital, refer to health blog
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