Irregular menstrual cycle hides 4 heart crises!Expert: Body fat below 17% may cause menstrual disorder

[Morning Health / Reported by Cai Jingqian]Girls nickname their monthly menstrual period as “good friends”, and this “good friend” is closely related to women’s health! The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists once pointed out that the menstrual cycle is like another “vital sign” for women. Its importance is like pulse and body temperature, and it can be used to evaluate the overall health status. A report published in the latest “Journal of the American Heart Association” (the Journal A study by the American Heart Association also pointed out that women with irregular menstrual periods have a higher chance of getting cardiovascular diseases, such as atrial fibrillation, coronary heart disease, and heart attack.

The study was based on 58,056 British women aged 40 to 69. In addition to investigating the length and regularity of the menstrual cycle, it also included other physical health conditions over the past 12 years. The menstrual cycle is generally considered to be irregular if it is less than 21 days or more than 35 days. In the survey, 39,582 people said that their menstrual cycle was regular, and 18,474 people said that they had irregular or no menstruation. The results of the study found that:

Cardiovascular disease occurred in 2.5 percent of women with regular periods and 3.4 percent of women with irregular periods.
Atrial fibrillation occurred in 0.56% of women with regular periods and 0.92% of women with irregular periods.
1.3% of women with regular menstrual periods developed coronary heart disease; 1.7% of women with irregular menstrual periods were affected.
0.29 percent of women with regular periods had a heart attack, compared with 0.45 percent of women with irregular periods.

According to the above data, women with irregular menstrual periods have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, atrial fibrillation, coronary heart disease, and heart attack. Huijie Zhang, a professor at Southern Medical University in China and study author, also said that women with menstrual disorders may have poorer cardiovascular health. Although the reasons are still unknown, the results of the study still show that it is time to remind the public of the importance of monitoring menstruation.

Stephanie Faubion, director of the Women’s Health Center at the Mayo Clinic in the United States, analyzed that previous studies have found that irregular menstruation is associated with heart risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and chronic inflammation, although the relationship between these factors is still unclear. However, the menstrual cycle can be said to be another “sign of life” for women. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists also pointed out that if women have irregular menstrual periods, they need to consider whether they are at risk of cardiovascular disease.

A regular menstrual cycle indicates hormonal balance in the body!Do enough 6 strokes every month during the menstrual period

An article reviewed by Sarika Arora, a physician at the Functional Medicine Clinic of Aum Treatment Center in the United States, explains that menstrual regularity indicates that hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are in a good balance, which not only means that the body is ready for pregnancy, but also represents the ability to maintain Bone health, thyroid function, kidney gland function and healthy weight.

If you find that your menstrual conditions have become irregular and you have symptoms of discomfort, in addition to seeking medical evaluation as soon as possible, since irregular menstrual periods may also be affected by various factors such as living habits, emotions, and work pressure, nutritionist Gao Shaoting posted on his Facebook page The author suggests that people can adjust their menstrual periods in 6 ways:

Maintain a good weight: If you pursue low body fat, when your body fat is less than 17%, you may experience irregular menstruation.
Continuous medication: If you have gynecological or hormonal disorders, you must follow up with a doctor and continue to take medication.
Good sleep: The quality of sleep will affect the control of hormones by the pituitary gland. It is recommended that the public not stay up late.
Balanced diet, with good oil: try to choose grains with high fiber, eat more fruits and vegetables of different colors, choose low-fat lean meat and good oils such as olive oil.
Avoid too much refined sugar: Too much body fat can mess up your metabolism and affect your mood.
De-stress and exercise

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