Menstrual Bleeding - Everything You Kneed To Know About It
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Article by Alice Vandenbrugge

Women in their reproductive years experience periodic vaginal discharge of blood, otherwise known as menstrual bleeding. Also termed menstruation, menses or period of time, this physiologic bleeding is caused by the shedding of the lining of the uterus brought about by hormonal changes. At times, women observe a gooey tissue mixing with the blood discharges during menstruation. The fleshy compound that accompanies menstrual bleeding is actually the endometrial or uterine lining that has been cast off.

The volume of menstruation differs among women but, normally, the amount of blood loss would range from 2 to 5 tablespoons or 30 to 75 milliliters. Existing lifestyle, level of physical action and exercise may also affect the quantity of menstrual bleeding. The blood discharges during the first two days of menstruation is usually dim red and slowly becomes brown towards the end of the duration. Slow or light bleeding produces blood that is