Your period reveals a lot of information about your health. If you notice some unusual symptoms, such as pain, irregular flow, or a change of the color of your period, there may be something wrong with your health. Here are some period symptoms that will help you to identify whether you are dealing with some health problem.
Period Pain
While experiencing some small amount of pain during your period is a common issue, excessive pain that lasts for days has to be examined by a healthcare professional. There are a few health conditions that are related to your period pain.
Dysmenorrhea
The occurrence of a painful period that causes abdominal cramps is called dysmenorrhea. This problem is caused by …show more content…
This condition occurs when the uttering lining is appearing outside the uterus, usually in the pelvic area. About 10% of the female population suffers from this condition.
Color and Flow of Your Period
The color of your period is in close relation to your hormonal health. Dr. Alisa Vitti, a functional nutritionist and holistic health counselor, states that the period colors can be described in three ways:
Strawberry Jam
If your period is light, resembling a strawberry jam, it may be an indication that your levels of estrogen are low. Low estrogen levels are often responsible for having a delayed period with a light flow. Apart from reduced levels of estrogen, a light flow can occur due to a usage of birth control pills.
Mashed Frozen Blueberries
Periods that are similar both in color and texture to frozen blueberries can indicate that your levels of estrogen are high. Increased estrogen levels usually cause a heavy period flow.
Cranberry Juice
Red color which resembles a cranberry juice means that you have a healthy hormonal balance. Periods of cranberry juice color usually cannot become too heavy, and they will start and end on