What is the reason for light menstrual flow?

Menstruation is something that makes women feel troubled. It is inconvenient to have menstrual problems, but I worry about my health if I don’t have my period. Because menstruation is a warning light for your body's condition. Female friends also often have some menstrual problems. Sometimes the menstrual flow is very light, and sometimes it is very heavy. All of these make women worry. Many thin women have very little menstrual flow. What causes such little menstrual flow? Here are some possible causes and treatments for oligomenorrhea.

If the menstrual cycle is basically normal but the menstrual flow is significantly reduced, or even stops with a few drops, or the menstrual period is shortened to less than two days and the menstrual flow is also small, it is called oligomenorrhea, also known as scanty menstruation. It is generally believed that menstrual volume less than 30 ml is equivalent to scanty menstruation in Western medicine. The menstrual cycle is normal, the menstrual flow is very little, or even just a few drops. There are also cases where the menstrual period is shortened to less than two days and the menstrual flow is also very little. These are the key points for the diagnosis of this disease. This disease is often a precursor to amenorrhea. Oligomenorrhea may be associated with menstrual cycle abnormalities, such as scanty early or late menstruation. If oligomenorrhea is caused by oral contraceptives or intramuscular contraceptive injections, the medication should be stopped and the disease can be treated according to the discussion and treatment of this disease. The diagnosis of oligomenorrhea generally refers to two or more consecutive occurrences. If a woman has had normal menstruation but suddenly has less menstruation, she should be aware of whether it is a sign of threatened miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy or a small amount of vaginal bleeding due to ectopic pregnancy. Further examinations are necessary to differentiate between the two.

For women with heavy menstrual flow, it may be due to the reasons mentioned above. You can take good care of your body according to the suggestions. Over time, your body will improve and your menstrual flow will increase. At the same time, it is also essential to maintain proper exercise and develop good living habits. A healthy living body is the basis for normal menstruation. However, the reason for scanty menstrual flow varies from person to person. For special cases, it is better to get checked.