Just as your body changes through the years, periods also change as you age. Mainly, the changes occur due to the process of aging of the cells, and the hormonal changes that occur in the body alongside.
Whereas everyone has different experience of periods, through different times of the year and life, some characteristics are considered ‘normal’ across the board.
Having periods that last 4-8 days is quite alright. Moreover, have a cycle length of 24 to 35 days is also healthy.
The blood loss also needs to be considered; if you lose more than 2.7 ounces of blood, which means that if you have to change your pad after every 2 hours, consecutively, then you need to visit your Gynecologist in Islamabad, as it is not normal.
You can however expect all of these factors to change some during the years.
Starting off: the teenager
Most girls start their periods in their teenagers, or perhaps around the age of 10. Soon after starting your periods, there can be some irregularity with the frequency of bleeding. In some cases, it may last for years even.
Essentially, during this time, hormones are balancing out. Therefore, the cycle takes little few turns here and there.
Through your 20s
Through the twenties, since the hormones have balanced out, most women have regular periods. However, during the 20s, most of the women are sexually active. Some also take oral birth control pills, or other birth control options to prevent getting pregnant.
These contraception methods, when you initially start, may also lead to changes in periods as well then.
However, there are many reasons women in their 20s may start to experience period problems, chiefly, the issue of missing your period.
The first and most common reason for missing your period is of course, pregnancy. But there are other issues as well. Stress is also one of the most important reasons why you are not getting your period. Usually, it lasts till the stressful situation persists. Furthermore, it may also cause the flow to become light as well.
Similarly, exercising too much can also cause one to miss their periods. Certain diseases can also lead to the issue of missing periods. Some include diabetes, ovarian cysts etc. Women who undergo rapid weight loss are also more likely to miss their periods.
Underweight women may also have issues with their cycle. Similarly, being overweight can also lead to similar problem. Likewise, PCOs, polycystic ovarian syndrome, may also lead to problems with periods.
On to the 30s
Most women have had or decide to have their babies in their 30s. Right after pregnancy, if you are nursing, you may experience delayed periods. Similarly, some women may get longer and more painful periods after having a baby. Ironically, in the fortunate few, the periods get better after the baby.
Towards the end of 30s, some women also start to miss their periods, or their cycle becomes irregular. This is also known as perimenopause.
During the 40s
In the 40s, body starts to get ready for menopause. Body’s production of estrogen starts to fall short, due to which the cycle becomes shorter, and may even become lighter. In other cases, the periods may become heavier.
The final decade: The 50s
During the early 50s, most women undergo menopause, if they have not already during the late 40s. Menopause occurs when the periods stop for 12 months straight. However, the time before periods can be extremely hard on women.
The flow may becomes heavy, cycle becomes irregular, there are also hot flashes as well. Mood and behavioral problem ensue. Women also experience vaginal problems. Due to vaginal dryness, sex becomes hard for women.
Moreover, due to the risk of uterine cancer, women might also require their doctor at the Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital to check for its presence by collecting sample of the endometrial tissue.
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