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What are the reasons for prolonged and incomplete menstrual periods?

Mar 20, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
Long-term late-night熬夜, irregular eating habits, and other不良生活习惯 can also lead to endocrine system disorders in the body, causing menstrual irregularities, such as prolonged or incomplete menstruation. It is recommended to improve lifestyle habits, maintain a regular作息schedule, ensure adequate sleep and rest, and avoid excessive fatigue. Long-term exposure to high-stress conditions can disrupt the endocrine system and affect ovarian function.

Menstruation refers to the menstrual cycle. Prolonged menstruation and incomplete bleeding may be caused by irregular作息 (lifestyle habits), excessive stress, endocrine disorders, endometritis, or endometriosis, and improvements can be made according to different situations. It is recommended to seek timely medical consultation and receive treatment under a doctor's guidance.

1. Irregular作息: Long-term熬夜 (staying up late), irregular eating habits, and other unhealthy lifestyle practices may disrupt the body's endocrine system, causing menstrual disorders characterized by prolonged and incomplete menstruation. It is recommended to improve lifestyle habits, maintain a regular作息, ensure sufficient sleep and rest, and avoid excessive fatigue.

2. Excessive Stress: Long-term high-stress states can lead to endocrine disorders, affecting ovarian function and causing menstrual irregularities and prolonged periods. It is recommended to relieve stress through exercise, meditation, traveling, and other methods, maintain a regular作息, ensure 7-8 hours of sleep daily, which helps regulate the endocrine system.

3. Endocrine Disorders: Long-term unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as熬夜 and irregular diets, can disrupt the body's hormonal balance, affecting the normal growth and shedding of the endometrium, leading to prolonged menstruation and incomplete bleeding. This is often accompanied by symptoms such as worsening skin conditions and significant mood swings. Patients can take medications like Wuji Baifeng Pills, Xiaoyao Pills, or Motherwort Granules under a doctor's guidance to alleviate symptoms.

4. Endometritis: Bacteria and other pathogens invading the endometrium cause inflammation, leading to endometrial congestion and edema, affecting normal healing and hemostasis, resulting in prolonged menstrual bleeding. Symptoms often include lower abdominal pain, increased vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor. It is recommended to follow medical advice and take medications such as Metronidazole Tablets, Fuke Qianjin Tablets, or Cefixime Capsules to relieve discomfort.

5. Endometriosis: Endometrial tissue appears outside the uterine cavity. These displaced endometrial tissues also bleed with the menstrual cycle, causing prolonged menstruation and excessive bleeding. It is often accompanied by progressively worsening dysmenorrhea and pain during sexual intercourse. Patients can take medications such as Danazol Capsules, Norethisterone Capsules, or Sustained-Release Ibuprofen Capsules under a doctor's guidance to improve symptoms.

Women should pay attention to physical conditioning during menstruation, avoiding spicy or cold irritating foods like chili peppers and ice cream. A balanced diet with diverse nutrition is also important to avoid over-reliance on single food items.

References:

[1] Zhang Qingrong, Xiong Rui, Xiong Caijun. Main Characteristics and Treatment Methods of Menstrual Disorders[J]. Guide to Women's and Children's Health, 2024, 3(17): 15-16.

[2] Zhu Rong, Tao Hongjiang, Fan Chong. Analysis of Body Composition and Related Blood Indicators in Women of Childbearing Age with Menstrual Disorders Across Different Age Groups[J]. Jiangsu Medical Journal, 2024, 50(08): 827-830.

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