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PATHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Essentially a normal process as a result of proper maturation of the total endocrine system with adequate ovarian secretions which control the menstrual cycle. Certain abnormalities may occur to alter the cycle and produce distressing and often painful symptoms. These conditions may be due to primary ovarian disease, abnormal suppression or stimulation of the ovary by other glands, or by systemic pathologies affecting the entire female organism.

PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Because menstruation inaugurates a series of metabolic changes in the body such as blood loss, electrolyte imbalance and certain thermal changes, a loss of essential nutrients takes place and it is vital to understand that markedly increased nutritional intake of the correct type is needed to meet these metabolic changes. Faulty nutrition, then, is often the main factor in causing menstrual problems.
The pituitary, adrenal and sex glands need good nutrition fro production of their essential hormones. Demand for calcium increases greatly in the pre-puberty period and remains high for the entire reproductive life of the individual. Calcium is so intrinsically involved with sex hormone production that deficiency of either one produces a deficiency of the other. Thus, demand for calcium and adequate vitamin D must be satisfied as a prime requisite in maintaining a normal menstrual cycle and preventing many of the problems that may be associated with it.