DISTURBANCES OF MENSTRUATION
Menstruation is a normal part of female reproductive development. The menstrual cycle begins in adolescence and is called menarche. Lasting 4 to 7 days, the uterus lining sheds approximately every 28 days when sperms do not fertilize the egg. This process is known as a period.
Menopause, a natural biological process, refers to the permanent cessation of the menstrual cycle. Menopause can happen around 40 or 50 years of age. But the average age is 51 in the United States.
A menstrual disorder is a condition that involves physiological and emotional symptoms centering around menstruation, typically prior to or during the period cycle. This could be in the form of delayed or missed periods, heavy or sparse bleeding, severe pain, or mood swings.
Menstrual disorders have become more common in the past few years. Abnormal menstruation can be linked to various factors, including biological, psychological, and environmental aspects.