A good number of women associate periods with the words 'headache', 'abdominal pain', 'bleeding'. However, it seems that what you think of as completely normal things during periods are actually a way through which your body tries to draw your attention to something even more dangerous. The truth is that those typical periods of a woman do not mean that they are universal.
1- Irregular periods
Ideally, your periods would come every 28 days, 2 or 3 days apart. A menstrual cycle that occurs every 21-45 days is considered completely normal. Problems come when periods come too often - every 20 days or less, or too late (more than a month and a half apart). Stress, strict diets, rigorous exercise can cause periods to come less frequently. If these things cause irregular periods, they may not be life-threatening, but it's still a good idea to check with your doctor. Another cause of irregular periods can be thyroid problems. Depending on the type of these problems, periods may be rarer or more frequent.
2- Severe abdominal pain
Severe abdominal pain is the worst pain you can feel every month. The two things that affect abdominal pain are: the high level of production of a hormone material called prostaglandins, which is produced in the uterus, or an increased sensitivity to them.
3- More bleeding.
Gynecologists define as normal bleeding that lasts 2 to 7 days. If your periods are not like this, but with more bleeding, it is better to consult a doctor. The reasons could be thyroid problems or ongoing problems in your uterus such as fibroids, polyps or endometriosis. Bleeding is something that varies from one person to another, but however such a variation the cause must be found.
Source: Marie Claire
