Nature has endowed a woman with a complex hormonal system. That's why there are so many changes in the female body during the month. However, the more complex the system, the more often it "breaks down." As a result, there are symptoms of various gynecological diseases. If any of the symptoms appear, immediately consult a doctor!
Bleeding and spotting between menstruation
Bloody discharge can be a symptom of any gynecological disease. But do not panic. A small amount of blood may appear in the middle of the menstrual cycle, shortly before ovulation. It happens that little bleeding or spotting appears for a while after menstruation.
Causes: Sometimes spotting accompanies the process of ovulation. Also, a small amount of blood can stagnate in the vagina during menstruation, and after its termination a little within 2-3 days. However, such discharge may be a symptom of a gynecological disease.
What to do: it is enough to use gaskets depending on the number of selections.
When to see a doctor: When there are unexpected bleeding between menstruation, it is necessary to determine the cause of the gynecologist. After all, they can be a sign of various diseases of the genital organs (erosion, uterine fibroids, polyps).
Pain in the lower abdomen in the middle of the menstrual cycle
Pain can be a sign of ovulation, which occurs about 14 days before menstruation. If you have felt pain for the first time, this can be a cause for concern. Pain in ovulation can be very strong, especially in adolescence. Some experienced women claim that by these signals they will know when to use methods of contraception. After all, pain tells about the moment of ovulation.
Causes: Although most women ovulate (the egg leaves the ovary) passes without any noticeable symptoms, sometimes this process is accompanied by characteristic pains in the lower abdomen, often coming from the right or left ovary.
What to do: You can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or paracetamol.
When to see a doctor: Any sudden abdominal pain requires a more precise diagnosis. There are many serious ailments accompanied by similar pains. For example, appendicitis, ovarian inflammation, cyst rupture, ectopic pregnancy. If the pain is repeated every month, it is very strong, and the doctor is sure that it is associated with ovulation, you can use birth control pills that prevent ovulation.
Pain in the chest before menstruation
Almost every woman notes nervousness, tenderness, or swelling in the breast before menstruation. Most women understand what complex changes occur in the body before menstruation. Therefore, they calmly wait for the onset of bleeding, hoping that the characteristic symptoms will subside. However, for some women this is a very unpleasant feeling. The pain can be so strong that it is difficult to sustain. It happens that chest pains are disturbing in the first half of the cycle and are not associated with hormonal changes before menstruation.
Causes: Pain in the chest is usually caused by a drop in hormone levels and a delay in water in the body. But it can also be a signal that cysts or fibroids are formed in the mammary gland. These benign nodules can exert pressure on neighboring cells of the nervous system and therefore cause pain.
What to do: Chest pain increases during exercise or sudden movements. It is better to refuse these days from attending the gym and hard physical work. Pain softens non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (eg, ibuprofen, voltaren). As a preventive measure, evening primrose oil or borage can be used - 2 drops per day from day 5 to day 24 of the menstrual cycle. Vitamin C and E, magnesium, chromium and zinc are also recommended. Diet will also help. Do not eat greasy and spicy food. Give up chocolate, which contains methylxanthines. They increase the pain in the chest. These substances are also found in coffee and tea. For this reason, and also because of the high concentration of caffeine, limit the use of these drinks. Keep in mind that Coca-Cola and Red Bull also contain caffeine.
When to see a doctor: Chest pain can be a symptom of various gynecological diseases. If the chest is often tense, stiff, bumpy, or pain occurs suddenly - see a doctor immediately. Your doctor may recommend a mammogram or ultrasound to find out the cause of a painful condition.