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Have you been reading about what is wrong with your period or how a particular symptom could mean that something is not normal with your period? Well, now is the time to find out what a normal period or a healthy period. Here's what Dr Sunila Sanjeev, Gynaecologist, MGM Hospital, CBD BElaour, Navi Mumbai, has to say about the signs of a healthy or normal period. The last slide will totally shock you!
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Bleeding for only two days--On an average, a period lasts for three days and a woman can bleed for as long as five days or as less as two days. Dr Sunila says that it is normal if you bleed for only two days, and you need not worry as long as your period is regular. However, you need to be alarmed if your period becomes irregular and you bleed for only a day or for more than five days.
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Variation of the date--It is a common belief that you must get your period on the same date every month. Most of us start fretting when that does not happen and the period gets delayed by a day or two. However, that's perfectly okay. An average menstrual cycle is of anywhere between 21 to 35 days and most of the times the number of days vary. However, you should be worried if the cycle lasts less than 21 days or more 35 days.
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Heavy flow or light flow-- Some might have a light flow from day two or three of their period, some might have a heavy flow until their third day, which is absolutely normal. Also, many women think period blood should not have clots. But, clots are totally normal as period blood is usually thick because the lining of the uterus is shed during the period.
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Discomfort or pain--Dr Sunila says that discomfort to a certain extent and some pain is a sign of normal and a healthy period. But, when period pain becomes unbearable to the point where it interferes with your daily routine and is accompanied by vomiting and nausea, you need to be more cautious and visit a doctor if it keeps on happening over and over again.
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Vaginal discharge--A white vaginal discharge just before your periods is also normal. There are wet days and dry days before a period, and that does not necessarily mean that you have an infection. Dr Sunila points out that sexually active women and women who have gone through childbirth have more discharge as compared to those who are not sexually active or active and child free.
