How do young teens deal with menstruation

How Do Young Girls Deal With Menstruation?

                Menstruation is a women’s monthly period, or bleeding. It is caused by the lining of the uterus. Menstrual flows from the uterus through the cervix and passes out through the vagina.

                An average menstrual cycle is roughly 25 to 35 days. If you do not have period in three months or more, consult a doctor. Usually, a girl will get PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and experience acne, sore breasts, depression, diarrhoea, mood swings etc. It occurs one to two weeks before ladies period occurs.

                Firstly, what do you do when you get PMS? Eating a balanced diet with fruits and vegetables, reduce salt intake and drinking lots of water will be a good diet during PMS season. Do not drink coffee. It makes you anxious and make sure you get proper rest. Try taking some self-medication techniques to help your mood.

                Some girls get period cramps when they have menstruation. The cramps usually last for the first few days of the period for a few days. When you are a teenager, try to control your mood swing especially in class. Girls have mood swings when they have menses clocking in the next second.

The dysmenorrhea causes those cramps, which are also caused by contractions of the uterus. Most young women have dysmenorrhea have back pain and cramps.

                If you have dysmenorrhea, do not drink cold water. In fact, the more cold drinks you take, the worse your cramp for your next period – NO COLD DRINKS. In fact, here in Asian countries, a lot of people who have elders in their house says it’s a tradition not to drink cold water before menses. You should avoid cold water especially two weeks before your menses. However, you can also try to use natural remedies such as a heating pad on your abdomen.

                Next, soak yourself in a warm bath. You should soak yourself in your bath when you are not bleeding. Massage your abdomen with some essential oils that are good for cramps like marjoram oils and clary sage oil. They will ease those cramps.

                Furthermore, use yoga as a type of exercise during menstrual cycle. It has shown to lessen menstrual cramps for some young girls. There are several poses you can try. First would be the Cobbler’s pose. It opens up the pelvic region and lessen those cramps in your abdomen. In a seated straddle, you have to open both your legs wide. Hold your hand downwards. It is also another good way to get rid of those horrible cramps.

                Lastly, track your menstrual cycle with a period tracker to see if there is a pattern to your pain. Check whether it begins or ends.

                Periods can be challenging, but consult your mother or sisters if you have any or see your local doctor for more advice. Try to ask your close girl-friend if she knows anything about it too. You can try asking for advice from an elderly relative, don’t be ashamed if there isn’t anyone to turn to.