What to do if the endometrium sheds
Endometrial shedding is a normal physiological phenomenon during the female menstrual cycle, but if it is accompanied by abnormal symptoms (such as severe pain, excessive bleeding, etc.), it needs to be taken seriously. The following is a detailed analysis and response methods on endometrial shedding, compiled based on recent hot health topics on the Internet.
1. Basic knowledge of endometrial shedding

Endometrial shedding is the main manifestation of menstruation and is regulated by hormones. If hormones are imbalanced or pathological factors exist, abnormal shedding may occur.
| Type | performance | Common causes |
|---|---|---|
| Physiological shedding | Periodic menstrual bleeding that lasts 3-7 days | natural menstrual cycle |
| Pathological shedding | Non-menstrual bleeding, worsening menstrual cramps, and increased blood clots | Uterine fibroids, endometrial polyps, endocrine disorders |
2. Recent hot topics
According to the entire network data in the past 10 days, the following health topics are highly related to endometrial health:
| Hot search keywords | Relevance | focus of discussion |
|---|---|---|
| Diet taboos during menstruation | 85% | Do red dates and coffee affect endometrial shedding? |
| Methods to relieve menstrual cramps | 78% | The hot compress vs. painkiller controversy |
| Thin endometrium | 62% | Hot spots for people preparing for pregnancy |
3. Countermeasures for abnormal shedding
It is recommended to seek medical treatment if the following conditions occur: a single menstrual volume exceeds 80ml (about 16 sanitary napkins are soaked), bleeding continues for more than 7 days, and is accompanied by symptoms of severe anemia.
| Symptom rating | home treatment | medical intervention |
|---|---|---|
| Mild discomfort | Apply heat to the lower abdomen and supplement iron | Routine physical examination |
| moderate pain | NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen) | Ultrasound examination |
| severe symptoms | Take bed rest immediately | hormone therapy or surgery |
4. Preventive conditioning plan
Based on recent nutrition hot spots, the following conditioning methods are recommended:
1.diet modification: Increase omega-3 fatty acids (deep-sea fish, flax seeds) and reduce trans fat intake
2.Exercise advice: Do yoga and other soothing exercises after the 3rd day of menstruation and avoid high-intensity training
3.Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning: Choose moxibustion or traditional Chinese medicine according to your physical condition (professional physician guidance is required)
5. Special precautions
The "menstrual detox package" that has been hotly discussed on the Internet recently lacks scientific basis, and some of the herbs may aggravate bleeding. It is recommended to determine the cause through regular hospital examination rather than blindly trying folk remedies.
Note: The data statistics period of this article is from June 1 to June 10, 2023, covering health topics on Weibo, Zhihu, Toutiao and other platforms. The specific treatment plan needs to be determined by the clinician's diagnosis.
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