Menstruation and Menstrual Problems What is menstruation? Menstruation (pronounced men-stroo-EY-shuhn) is normal discharge of blood and tissue from the uterine lining through the vagina (see diagram) that occurs as part of a woman's monthly menstrual cycle Menstruation occurs between menarche (pronounced muh-NAHR-kee), a girl's first period, and menopause, when menstrual cycles end 1 The average menstruation time in normally
About Menstruation | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National . . . About Menstruation What is menstruation? Menstruation (pronounced men-stroo-EY-shuhn) is normal discharge of blood and tissue from the uterine lining through the vagina (see diagram) that occurs as part of a woman's monthly menstrual cycle
Menstrual Cycles as a Fifth Vital Sign - NICHD NICHD Director Dr Diana W Bianchi explains how menstruation provides insights into overall health status and encourages clinical researchers to routinely collect menstrual cycle data
What are the common treatments for menstrual irregularities? Treatments for menstrual irregularities often vary based on the type of irregularity and certain lifestyle factors, such as whether a woman is planning to get pregnant Treatment for menstrual irregularities that are due to anovulatory bleeding (absent periods, infrequent periods, and irregular periods) include:1,2
What are menstrual irregularities? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . . For most women, a normal menstrual cycle ranges from 21 to 35 days 1 However, 14% to 25% of women have irregular menstrual cycles, meaning the cycles are shorter or longer than normal; are heavier or lighter than normal; or are experienced with other problems, like abdominal cramps 2 Irregular cycles can be ovulatory, meaning that ovulation occurs, or anovulatory, meaning ovulation does not
COVID-19 Vaccines and Menstruation - NICHD COVID-19 Vaccines and Menstruation In 2021, anecdotal reports about changes in menstrual cycles following COVID-19 vaccination appeared on social media and in the news To understand if and how COVID-19 vaccination affected menstruation, NIH prioritized research on this topic Findings from NIH-funded research include the following:
Menstruation Research Activities and Advances - NICHD The following organizational units address issues related to menstruation and the causes and effects of menstrual irregularities: is interested in statistical methodology, comparative etiologies, and the health endpoints needed to identify mechanisms, at-risk groups, and interventions Some of these activities include:
Menstruation: Science and Society | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . . The meeting will also incorporate the science of menstruation with broader societal implications, including the unique considerations necessary in menstrual health communications, population health research, and public health outreach