Common sense issues you need to know about menarche

　　When a well-developed girl reaches the age of thirteen or fourteen, the most prominent physiological change is the onset of menstruation. The first menstrual period for a teenage girl is called menarche in medical terms.

　　Menstruation is every female normal physiological phenomena. “"Menarche" marks the first stage of a woman's sexual and physiological development. Normal women's menstruation usually occurs once every 29 to 30 days, and the menstrual period lasts for about 3 to 6 days. A considerable number of girls have irregular menstrual cycles for a period of time after their first menstruation. The main reason is that the regulation function of the menstrual cycle in these girls is immature. Although the follicles in the ovaries are developed and can secrete estrogen, the eggs cannot be discharged normally. Some may be related to their psychological factors, such as mood swings, environmental changes, climate changes, study stress or physical decline, etc., which will cause certain changes in the menstrual cycle. Once these factors are removed or adapted, the menstrual cycle will naturally gradually become normal.

　　How to do a good job in menstrual health care is very important for girls. So, can girls participate in sports activities during menstruation? Experts believe that the body healthy For girls, light and moderate exercise during menstruation can promote the body's metabolism, improve blood circulation, and reduce pelvic congestion and lower abdominal pain. But he also pointed out that the menstrual period is different from usual after all. exercise The time should be short, the amount of exercise should be small, the speed of exercise should be slow, and avoid participating in high-intensity competitions. If you notice excessive menstrual bleeding during menstruation, Dysmenorrhea , when the backache is obvious and the whole body feels unwell, physical activities should be suspended.

　　In a family, the mother should take the initiative to care about her daughter's menstrual condition, and take on the responsibility of solving her daughter's problems, such as preparing menstrual products in advance, introducing menstrual hygiene knowledge in a timely manner, keeping her emotionally stable, overcoming fear and shyness, paying attention to rest, preventing fatigue and cold, giving her a nutritious diet, and helping her with personal hygiene when necessary, so that her daughter can pass the "menarche" happily and smoothly.