Menstration Cramping
By Heziakiah Griffith, Block 3
What is Menstration ..
This cycles occurs when puberty is hit and is the release of hormones.
What Causes menstrual cramping ?
Contract in of the muscles help push the blood of the vagainal canal
SYMPTOMS
- Acne
- Mood changes
- Cravings, headaches
- Abdominal pains
What's wrong ?
The lining of the uterus separates from the uterus because it is no longer needed which then causes the contraction of muscles ( smooth muscle )
Production of Prostaglandin
Treatments ..
- Heating pads
- Midol
- Rest
Prevention
Prevention of a Menstration cycle
- Pregnancy
- Hysterectomy
- Menapause
Facts about Menstration
Cramps can occur during or before a cycle begins.
You can go swimming during a cycle with the use of a tampon ONLY not a pad and you will not bleed. ( can't bleed in water )
Tampons and Pads are Used for a menstraul cycle. Tampons can come in regular or super, heavy or regular or nighttime are differ kinds of pads, pads can also have wings or no wings
Birth control can regulate your period so it can come regularly.