This Is What Your Period Is Saying About Your Health!

Periods are part of the menstrual cycle and differ from woman to woman in frequency, duration and color. Periods can tell a lot about a woman's gynecological health. In fact, your period can help you detect a minor or more serious health problem. That is why observing your flow as well as other symptoms during your period can help you keep track of your overall health.

This is what your period is saying about your health!

• §        Color and Flow - According to Dr. Alisa Vitti, a comprehensive health counselor and functional nutritionist, there are 3 basic colors related to the periods and these include colors similar to pureed frozen blueberries, strawberry jam and cranberry juice.

 - The color and texture of frozen blueberry in periods is related to high levels of estrogen. It is    marked by a heavier than normal cycle because the uterus is thicker than normal.

- The lighter color that resembles pea jam is a sign of low levels of estrogen. The flow can be irregular    and is often late due to estrogen levels of the law and the thinner uterus is often linked to the use of birth control.

- Cranberry juice is the color of a healthy period and is not tied to any health problem.

Spotting - spotting is when you bleed a little during the period. It is often a sign of something more serious, including:

- Hormonal imbalance - this condition occurs as a result of lack of balance of progesterone and estrogen mainly caused by thyroid problems, dysfunctional ovaries and birth control

- Stress;

- Cancer - although rarely, blemishes can be caused by cervical, uterine, or ovarian cancers;

- Infection.

Pain in the period - Severe menstrual pain that does not go away requires immediate medical attention. Menstrual cramps, also called dysmenorrheal, are typically the result of a high prostaglandin, the hormone involved in the inflammatory process. Although menstrual cramps are normal, if they are severe and persist for more than 2 days, it is a red alert to see a gynecologist. It could indicate endometriosis, a condition where the uterine lining is growing outside the uterus, in the pelvic area, rather than inside. When the lining spills, it has nowhere to go, thus causing severe cramping and pain. 10% of women are affected with this condition.

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