What's going on when my menstrual flow is small and delayed?

In life, some women have heavy menstrual flow, while some women have less menstrual flow and also have symptoms of delayed menstruation. Some women may even be able to solve the problem with sanitary pads. Generally, when this happens, most women are very worried, worrying about whether they are going into menopause. In fact, when this happens, it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up, find out the cause, and then treat the symptoms.

Meaning of scanty menstruation:

Oligomenorrhea refers to menstrual flow that is less than normal, which is mostly caused by cold stagnation in the blood, phlegm obstruction and other reasons.

The causes and pathologies of oligomenorrhea can be both deficiency and excess. Deficiency cases are mostly due to physical weakness, serious illness, long-term illness, blood loss, or diet and fatigue that damage the spleen, or sexual fatigue that damages the kidneys, which leads to deficiency of the blood sea and reduced menstrual volume; excess cases are mostly due to blood stasis in the body, or phlegm and dampness stagnation, which block the meridians, poor blood circulation, and reduced menstrual blood volume.

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 considered oligomenorrhea. This disease is often a precursor to amenorrhea. Oligomenorrhea may be associated with cycle abnormalities, such as scanty menstrual flow or scanty menstrual flow at the end of the menstrual cycle.

Why is the menstrual flow small?

1. Excessive dieting to lose weight

For various reasons, many women have very high demands on their body shape. Women's menstruation is closely related to their weight and body fat content. In particular, women who have menstrual problems should stop losing weight, strengthen their nutrition, and restore their health.

2. Excessive work and rest can lead to endocrine disorders

With a fast-paced life and high-intensity work, many women would probably go crazy if they encounter those uncomfortable days every month. If they do not pay attention to maintaining a good work and rest routine and relaxing at this time, it is likely to cause scanty menstruation.

3. Often sulking and depressed

Female friends should never hold back when they feel wronged. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, holding back can easily cause liver depression and qi stagnation, thereby reducing menstrual flow. In addition, excessive mental stimulation, tension and psychological trauma can also cause oligomenorrhea.

Many women do not know the standard for light menstrual flow, and sometimes do not care about the problem of light menstrual flow. In fact, too little menstrual flow is not good for women's health. It is recommended to go to the hospital when this happens. If it is irregular menstruation, adjust it as soon as possible, understand the cause of the light menstrual flow and treat it. After the body gradually recovers, the body functions can return to normal operation.