Menstrual Irregularities: A Warning Sign for Underlying Health Issues

Women’s menstrual status can be closely related to health. A Taiwanese woman has always had irregular periods and after giving birth last year she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome and had to take birth control pills to treat it. She recently had severe menstrual cramps at the start of her period and when she went to the bathroom she discovered that a piece of her endometrium the size of her palm had fallen off her lower body. Some netizens were shocked when they saw this, they said that they had encountered the same situation in the past and were hospitalized to seek medical treatment for endometrial cancer, and advised the victim to seek treatment as soon as possible.

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The patient recently shared her experience on the online discussion forum “Dcard” under the title “Super Complete Endometrium”, stating that she had a blood test done shortly after the miscarriage, in August last year, and that eventually she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary disease, which was suspected to be caused by fertilization. The poor quality of the eggs led to a miscarriage and she is currently taking the morning after pill to treat herself.

On the 25th of last month, the victim had her period after taking the first box of birth control pills, had severe menstrual pain before going to bed at night, and a blood clot formed when she went to the bathroom:

“At first I thought it was a blood clot, but after washing it with water, I discovered it was the endometrium.”

According to the photos provided by the victim, the fallen endometrium was the size of the palm of a hand, like a piece of sliced ​​meat, which was quite scary at first glance. The victim admitted that it was the first time she saw a completely fallen endometrium, so she was quite scared, so she uploaded the incident to the discussion forum to share it.

Netizens share their experiences and urge to seek medical treatment as soon as possible

Many netizens were curious about the victim’s experience, but one netizen nervously asked if he had heavy bleeding after the blood clot fell and said that in September last year he also had a large blood clot fall out. blood on the palm of the hand during menstruation. He continued to bleed within an hour and went to hospital where a biopsy revealed that he had endometrial cancer. Fortunately, he was discovered early and treated promptly and the postoperative situation is optimistic, therefore we invite the victim not to ignore the health signs:

“Normally, if a blood clot falls out, it will probably be the size of a thumb. A blood clot larger than the size of a thumb, associated with heavy bleeding (you need to change more than 2 or 3 pads in an hour) is a warning sign. Even during the bleeding process I need to consult a doctor!”

The victim replied that it was the fourth day after taking a box of birth control pills. When she urinated in the afternoon, she noticed a little bleeding in her urine. Then she found herself in a blood clot overnight, and the amount of bleeding gradually increased. She now went to the obstetrics and gynecology department for medical treatment. After an ultrasound exam, the doctor said there was nothing unusual in the uterus, but she didn’t give a definitive answer. You will go to a large hospital for a check-up check-up and then consult your doctor.

3 main symptoms of abnormal menstruation

Period pain or irregular periods may be a sign of menstrual irregularity. Huang Jiehua, a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, pointed out in an interview that the menstrual cycle generally refers to the number of days between the “first day of menstruation” and the “first day of the next menstrual cycle.” between 3 and 5 weeks.

If you want to know if you have menstrual anomalies, in addition to calculating your menstrual cycle, you can also approximately evaluate whether you have menstrual anomalies based on three main aspects:

Patients with menstrual disorders may have excessive menstruation, which may lead to anemia. Those with severe anemia can increase the load on the heart, reduce the body’s immunity and increase the risk of fainting at any time. Some women with menstrual disorders may also suffer from multiple cystic ovaries.

Dr. Huang pointed out that long-term missed periods can increase the risk of uterine cancer. Furthermore, the main symptoms of common gynecological cancers, such as cervical cancer and uterine cancer, are not abdominal pain, but abnormal bleeding. light menstruation occurs, if there are abnormal problems, you should seek medical attention in time.

Analyze the 2 main causes of menstrual pain

Many women also suffer from period pain during menstruation. Some women experience severe menstrual pain and need to take painkillers to relieve the pain. Dr. Huang explained that menstrual pain is divided into two categories: “primary menstrual pain” and “secondary menstrual pain.” The treatment methods for the two are completely different:

Primary menstrual pain:

• The patient’s uterus is healthy, but excessive secretion of prostaglandins in the body affects excessive uterine contraction, leading to menstrual pain.
• Solution: Reducing your intake of refined and processed foods and eating a high-fiber, low-fat diet can reduce menstrual pain; to relieve pain, the main ones are painkillers and contraceptive pills.

Secondary menstrual pain:

• The patient develops a disorder in the pelvic cavity, such as displacement of the endometrium.
• Solution: You need to prescribe the right medicine, perform surgery or take hormonal drugs.

Is taking painkillers for menstrual pain harmful to internal organs?

There are many rumors circulating that taking painkillers regularly can cause kidney damage. Dr Huang said there are two types of common painkillers on the market: one is paracetamol, which can cause damage to the liver, gallbladder and kidneys if taken in excess, while the other is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which can cause gastrointestinal upset and gastric bleeding. Also stomach ulcers, but as long as you take pain relievers as directed by your doctor, there will generally be no major problems.

If you suspect you have menstrual abnormalities, he recommends that patients see a doctor and undergo objective tests, such as a Pap smear, pelvic ultrasound, or blood tests, to check for anemia or hormonal problems.

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