5 Men**trual Symptoms You Should Never IGNORE

Mensuration is something all women have to live with, but that doesn’t mean one have to suffer through it. If your periods are abnormal in any way, it could point toward a more serious problem. Ladies have varying symptoms for the time of the month. For some ladies, the monthly cycle is a time of unbearable pain/cramps while for some it’s not such a big deal but in recent times while it’s totally normal to observe few ‘abnormal’ signs due to hormonal/body changes at this time.
Some symptoms shouldn’t be totally ignored as these symptoms may sometimes be a sign of an underlying health issue, therefore you need to visit a gynecologist immediately.
Fever: Continuous high temperature is a symptom to monitor! Some ladies record a higher than normal temperature during the time of the month but it subsides especially when painkillers are used but when it doesn’t and if there’s a ‘sickly’ feeling it’s time to see a physician to be sure it’s not Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
Excessive bleeding: Heavy menstrual flow occurs in some ladies but in cases where tampons and sanitary towels have to be changed every thirty minutes then there’s a problem as this could result in (excessive) blood loss which can cause dizziness or weakness amongst other things as well indicate an underlying health issue.

Spotting in-between periods: Spotting in between periods is usually something not to be toyed with. When you’re not on any pills and you spot in between periods then it’s time for routine check as this could be an abnormalty in the cervix which when left untreated could result in cervical cancer.

Irregular Periods: Irregular periods may be caused by excessive stress and other factors but severe delay/irregular cases may be caused by hormonal imbalances and other health issues which shouldn’t be ignored.

Your cramps are unbearable: Dysmenorrhea is the medical word for when your period is especially painful. In addition to pain, you might experience nausea, vomiting, digestive problems, dizziness, and headaches. If your period is very painful, it could be a sign of a condition such as endometriosis, leiomyoma, adenomyosis, or ovarian cysts. These conditions can cause complications including infertility, preterm labor if you become pregnant, and anemia. Some women’s health conditions such as ovarian cysts may require surgery if it becomes severe. So, you should always talk to your doctor if your period cramps are too much for you to bear.