Menstruation leaks

 Menstruation leaks can be quite embarrassing, especially if they seep through your clothing and other people can see it. Tampons and pads are commonly used during menstruation, but they are not always effective and you may experience menstruation leaks.

Most people will experience menstruation leaks during the first 2 days of their period because this is when the flow is the heaviest. Another reason why you may have menstruation leaks is after giving birth. Since the vagina is opened, the walls are often tender and sometimes ripped, causing blood to leak.

The menstrual cycle normally is 28 days, with 7 days of bleeding. Every woman's body is different so some may have cycles that are longer than 45 days or shorter than 21 days. Teens and women in their 40's tend to have longer cycle times. The reason why women have menstrual cycles is because the body naturally prepares itself for pregnancy each month and the uterus will grow a new lining for the egg. If there is no egg to fertilize, the uterus will shed its lining. Most females will experience cramping and bloating in addition to their monthly periods. During this time, the bleeding may be worse, which is when some menstrual leaking may occur.

If you have commonly dealt with menstrual leaks, it may worsen with age as the body prepares for egg fertilization and eventually for menopause. If the menstrual leaks become worse or more extreme, you may need to seek medical attention. You could have a serious problem like ovarian cysts or ovarian cancer. Having a yearly check-up will help your doctor rule out some things like cancer; however detecting ovarian cysts is hard. This is because it normally depends on the patient and their pain tolerance. Typically the pain from ovarian cysts will become 3 times stronger from regular menstrual cramps. They can also ache at any time, not just during times when you are on your period. If one of the cysts bursts, it can make you physically nauseous and it can be quite painful. Surgery can help with ovarian cysts as they can be removed from the ovaries and relieve the pain you have been feeling. Birth control pills or using an IUD can also help to limit the cysts from growing back.

 Always speak with your doctor if you have any concerns about your menstruation cycle. The normal cycle will last for 7 days. If your cycle is very heavy and you have menstruation leaks for longer than 3 days, you need to speak with your doctor. It is also important to report any leaks in between your periods.

If you have menstruation leaks, it is important to take tampons and pads with you everywhere you go. To prevent leaks, change the pads or tampons every 3-4 hours. Use the "heavy flow" tampons and pads as it will absorb more and this can allow you to get on with your day-to-day activities. If you are worried about menstruation leaks, consider wearing heavy flow tampons in addition to heavy flow pads. This is the best way to protect blood from getting on your underwear or your clothing.

Another way you can help prevent menstruation leaks is to take good care of your body. Spend at least 30 minutes exercising each day, especially during your period. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water and that you are eating a balanced diet during this time. When you are on your period it is also important to avoid caffeine and alcohol as this can worsen the blood flow. It is also important to get enough rest each night and to reduce stress as much as possible.

There are some special types of underwear that have been developed for women that deal with regular menstruation leaks. Similar to Depends and other underwear this underwear is designed to absorb any leaks from your period.