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| Menstrual cycle regulation |
Most women believe that health and pregnancy "guarantees" a stable menstrual cycle. The physiology of menstrual regulation is thus considered by women as the norm. However, from the point of view of nature, everything is the opposite, because the phases of the menstrual cycle are perceived by the body as an anomaly, because the main purpose of women nature considers the continuation of the human race.
Levels of menstrual cycle regulation
There are five levels of direction of the menstrual cycle:
Neurohumoral regulation of the menstrual cycle, neuroendocrine regulation of the menstrual cycle, and hormonal regulation of the menstrual cycle occur at these levels.
- At the first level, the cycle is regulated by the cerebral cortex, which is "responsible" for all processes during menstruation. And the emotional state of a woman during this period is formed from the information she receives from the outside world.
- At the second level, the hypothalamus (an area in the intermediate brain that includes groups of cells that produce the hormones liberins and rileasing factors) is connected to the process.
- The third level of regulation of the menstrual cycle involves the cells of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland: here gonadotropic hormones are produced, which stimulate the normal functioning of the ovaries.
The fourth level involves the work of the ovaries: it is in them matures and then during ovulation is released a mature egg. Here are also produced sex hormones.
- The fifth level of regulation of the menstrual cycle involves the vaginal tissues, the uterus and fallopian tubes.
Regulation of the ovarian-menstrual cycle
In a woman of reproductive age, a normal menstrual cycle and its regulation occur without pain, with abundant discharge and minimal discomfort. With a cycle of 28 days, the duration of menstruation is equal to three to five days.
Expert Comment:
Our grandmothers and great-grandmothers, who gave birth to 8-12 children each, experienced about 160 ovulations in their lifetime. The modern woman, who typically gives birth to one or two children, has over 4,500 ovulations. By frequently giving birth and breastfeeding a child, our female ancestors put their eggs into "saving mode." And in the modern woman with her rare pregnancies, the regulation of the menstrual cycle has turned into a completely psychological process.
What are the phases of the menstrual cycle associated with for women today?
Usually - with discomfort in the second phase of the menstrual cycle. This discomfort manifests itself as the famous premenstrual syndrome, as fluid retention in the body and small swellings, as well as mood swings, swelling and pain in the breasts, painful menstruation. Because of such manifestations, a woman may produce worse results at work, she may be less active, not to mention that she may refuse a date or a public appearance because of the arrival of menstruation.
Of course, no doctor can advise a woman to "give birth more often," because that is every family's choice. But a gynecologist can provide a woman with a comfortable and safe option to regulate her periods so that she can use her reproductive function as she wishes and plans. One such option is to regulate the menstrual cycle by taking modern combined oral contraceptives (COCs).
Menstrual cycle regulation: gynecology plus pharmacology
To begin with, you should familiarize yourself with the list of the main hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle:
- Follicle-stimulating hormone;
- Luteinizing hormone;
- Estradiol;
- Progesterone.
Most women know that it is quite realistic to regulate periods with pills. In other words, hormonal regulation of the menstrual cycle can be provided with the help of certain drugs. But what COCs are recommended by specialists for continuous and long-term use?
HOW CAN THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE BE REGULATED WITH THE HELP OF MODERN OCS?
The modern pharmaceutical industry produces several types of OCs to regulate periods. Testosterone derivatives have an androgenic effect: even in small doses they can provoke the appearance of acne and excessive body weight. In addition to them, there are preparations of hormonal regulation of the menstrual cycle, containing tiny doses of estrogen and the substance drospirenone, which has
antiandrogenic activity - that is, does not give women the most unpleasant symptoms in the form of excess weight and rashes on the skin. OC containing such a composition, can be taken continuously for 120 days. In this case, after taking 24 mandatory pills, a woman can at any time suspend the use of such a COC (when canceling the drug after 4 days, the body will respond with the arrival of menstruation), and then again in the necessary mode to continue to regulate her periods with pills.
Undoubtedly, such a convenient and comfortable way of managing hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle, many modern women like. However, many worry - how safe is the long-term use of such OCs and how can you regulate the cycle of periods, so as not to harm your health? It is clear that one-time "control of your life" and "canceling menstruation" for the sake of a vacation trip or a romantic date will not hurt anyone. But how long can you continuously take OCs to regulate your menstrual cycle?
Expert Comment:
Certain OCs can be safely used for a year with a break of only 7 days - such contraceptives are already registered in several countries around the world. In Russia, to regulate the menstrual cycle is allowed to prescribe a drug containing microdosed drospirenone, only for 120 days.
How not to miss taking OCs and how to regulate periods with the help of modern gadgets?
The modern woman is so busy that she often forgets that she decided to regulate her periods with pills. For this reason, the patient simply refuses to take a COC. How to regulate your periods without skipping taking OCs?
- First, in order not to forget about contraceptives to regulate the menstrual cycle, they can be taken exclusively in the evening - in the period of rest they will be absorbed better.
- Secondly, you can adjust the regulation of the menstrual cycle on vacation: during the quiet regime of the day you can leave yourself various "reminders" so that during the day do not forget to take a pill.
- Third, you can switch to a different type of contraception and regulation of periods.
- Fourth, you can set "reminders" on your smartphone and even install applications with the scheme of period regulation.
- And finally, in the fifth, not so long ago, pharmaceutical companies began to produce OCs with a special dispenser, which contains pills for the regulation of periods. The dispenser is in a special flex-cartridge, which reminds the woman of the need to take the drug. Moreover, it tells her what day of the cycle it is and how she can regulate her period cycle.
How to regulate your periods using such a dispenser?
The gadget gives individualized prompts with the help of an audible signal. And if a woman still misses taking the pill, the dispenser reminds her to use other methods of contraception. The dispenser also takes into account the days of period regulation and systematically reports how many pills are left in the cartridge. With such a dispenser, a woman can make her own menstrual regulation calendar.
