One of the main indicators for women’s health is their periods. Right period cycles of 28 days, high levels of bleeding for the first three days, reduced bleeding in the fourth and fifth day is a sign that a woman is healthy. For some woman, it can extend for 7 days.

These are the signs of normal periods. But the color of bleeding, the quantity of released blood, and the time duration between two consecutive periods, when these factors start to divert from what we assume as normal, it could a sign of a health issue. So what are the major warning signs you should be looking for during periods?

Endometriosis

Excessive and denser bleeding during periods could be a sign that endometriosis tissue present in the uterus is getting dissolved into the blood. It is a must to consult a Doctor regarding this problem. This problem can be easily treated with medications. If medications don’t help, Doctors might opt for a biopsy test to deduce the severity of the disease and treat it accordingly.

Amenorrhoea

Periods could come to a halt in some women without any reason. They might have their periods after a certain time frame. We call this problem as secondary Amenorrhoea. This could be a result of hormone imbalance. These women must undergo a hormone test and proceed for further treatment options. In some women, the uterus would have ceased to grow from birth. We call this condition as Primary Amenorrhoea. These women would not have attained puberty even after reaching the right age. Instead of waiting further, they should immediately consult a Doctor to treat it immediately.

Fibroid

For some, periods will be accompanied by high levels of pain. One of the main reason for excessive pain could be fibroid tumors. Periods could happen at 20 days cycles instead of 28 due to this problem. When fibroid tumors increase in size, there will be an excessive bleeding problem. This problem should be treated with professional help and the fibroids should be removed.

Miscarriage

For some women, pregnancy will be confirmed with a urine test, but after some days they will start to bleed gradually. When this happens it is necessary to take a scan to check whether the fetus is healthy or it has dissolved. Additionally, these women must be under strict Doctor’s guidance during a future pregnancy. Just in case if the fetus has dissolved, then it is necessary to find out the reason for it and treat it accordingly.

Bad smell? Be Cautious

Bleeding during periods could include unpleasant odor for some women. This should not be ignored carelessly. It should be brought to Doctor’s attention and treated properly. This can happen to people with Endometriosis cancer. These people will have irregular period cycles of 15 to 20 days. It can lead to anemia.

Bleeding after Sex

In some women, bleeding can occur after sexual intercourse. This could be a sign of infection or cancer. So bring it to the attention of a Doctor immediately and take appropriate tests to know the reason.

Bleeding after Menopause

If the bleeding doesn’t cease after menopause, it could be a sign of cervical cancer. This should not be ignored carelessly. It can be detected with scan and appropriate tests. When cervical cancer is treated in its initial stages, it can be cured completely.