Is it normal to have menstruation every 20 days at the age of 40?

Is it normal to have menstruation every 20 days at the age of 40?

A 20-day menstruation at the age of 40 is generally abnormal, because the interval between the first days of two menstruations is clinically called the menstrual cycle. The normal menstrual cycle is 21-35 days. A 20-day menstruation usually means that the menstrual cycle is 20 days, which is a shortened menstrual cycle. It may be caused by lifestyle habits, endocrine disorders, endometrial polyps, etc. The detailed information is as follows:

1. Bad living habits

If women usually like to smoke and drink, the nicotine, tar and other harmful substances in cigarettes and alcohol will interfere with the physiological processes related to menstruation, leading to menstrual disorders, which are manifested as menstruation every 20 days. Generally speaking, after quitting smoking and drinking in time, menstruation will gradually return to normal, so there is no need to worry too much. It is usually necessary to maintain good living habits to prevent affecting menstruation.

2. Endocrine disorders

Endocrine disorders are mainly caused by factors such as excessive or insufficient hormone production. Due to abnormal endocrine system function, menstrual disorders can be caused, resulting in a 20-day interval between menstruation. Most patients can be treated in time and do not need to be too anxious.

3. Endometrial polyps

Endometrial polyps are a disease caused by factors such as excessive estrogen levels and stimulation from foreign bodies in the uterus. As the size of polyps gradually increases, the area of ​​the endometrium will increase, thus affecting menstruation and causing menstrual abnormalities, leading to menstruation lasting 20 days or even more than 10 days, accompanied by symptoms such as menorrhagia and prolonged menstruation. Endometrial polyps are a benign lesion, and the prognosis is good with reasonable treatment, so patients do not need to worry too much. However, there is a risk of recurrence after treatment, and regular follow-up examinations should be conducted.

In addition to the above reasons, 20-day menstruation at the age of 40 may also be caused by diseases such as uterine fibroids, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, etc. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time to complete relevant examinations to clarify the cause, such as physical examination, six sex hormone tests, tumor marker determination, pathological examination, etc. After the cause is determined, targeted treatment should be carried out in time to avoid delaying the condition.