The menstrual period in a woman is a condition that lasts between 3-5 days and comes with a number of symptoms that can particularly make the overall situation hard to cope with. Menstrual cycle symptoms start appearing just a few days to a week before the actual menstruation process begins. These symptoms are serious in some people such that there are even treatment solutions that have been devised particularly to help in alleviating menstrual period predisposing factors.

Identification signs of menstrual period

The menstrual period is generally caused by hormonal changes. Every month, the uterus does make preparation for possible pregnancy occurrence through preparation of a soft tissue lining in the uterus composed of blood. In case a woman fails to conceive, this lining is terminated and exits from the uterus through the vagina in form of blood. The process can take a number of days before it is completed.Menstrual cycle symptoms

Initial menstrual period symptoms

The early menstrual cycle symptoms are generally referred to as premenstrual period symptoms (PMS) since they occur before they predispose the menstruation period.

It is imperative to understand that different women experience symptoms that vary greatly. Some ladies only experience minor destructions while others are greatly destructed to the extent that they are incapable of following their daily routine.

These menstrual period symptoms are generally divided into two main categories as follows:

Physical menstrual period symptoms

  • Breast tenderness
  • Bloated feeling
  • Tension and headache
  • Swelling of extremities such as fingers, arms and legs
  • Menstrual cramping in the inner thighs, back and abdomen

Emotional menstrual period signs

Amazingly, the emotional menstrual predisposing factors are even more than the physical signs. Among them include:

  • Mood variation
  • Isolation from social gatherings and activities
  • Confusion and generally difficulty in focusing
  • Nervous feelings and anxiety
  • Enhanced irritability, moodiness, reduced interest in some of the favorite tasks as well as low psychomotor ability
  • Increased vulnerability to argue and even picking fights
  • Increased feelings of depression

Common menstrual cycle symptoms

Cramping is a common occurrence in the menstrual period. It mainly occurs when the uterus is trying to push out the soft uterine lining. Normally, the cramps may be accompanied by minor pain which can vary from one month to the other. For women who are experiencing severe pain, they should seek medical assistance since this is a condition known as dysmenorrhea.

A woman is said to be suffering from the condition in case her menstrual period symptoms are meddling with her routine activities.

Common menstrual period signs that can indicate that one is suffering from dysmenorrheal include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, low back pain, cramping, headaches, general body weakness, abdominal pain and pain that extend to the lower parts of the legs.

Abnormal menstrual cycle symptoms

Common menstrual cycle symptoms that can indicate abnormal uterine bleeding include: bleeding between periods, abnormally heavy bleeding, closely spaced periods and extended bleeding periods.

Abnormal bleedings are common at menopause and during puberty as well. These conditions can be caused by uterine polyps and non-cancerous growths that develop in the uterus.