Menstrual flow is scanty, light in color, and thin in texture

The amount of menstruation can actually indicate many problems to a large extent. Excessive or insufficient menstrual flow is actually harmful to women's health. Generally speaking, 60 ml of menstrual volume is normal for women. If it is less than 40 ml, then it is considered a case of light menstrual flow! If your menstrual flow is light, thin and watery, do you know what causes it?

Small menstrual volume (oligomenorrhea) is when the menstrual cycle is basically normal, but the menstrual volume is significantly reduced, or even stops with just a few drops; or when the menstrual period is shortened to less than two days and the menstrual volume is also small, it is called "oligomenorrhea". It is a menstrual disease. Oligomenorrhea is often associated with late menstruation and is often accompanied by weight gain. If the disease occurs during adolescence and childbearing age, it may develop into amenorrhea, and if it occurs during menopause, it often leads to menopause.

Common causes

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.

4. Artificial abortion

After an artificial abortion, the ovaries can generally resume ovulation function within 22 days, and menstruation will occur in about 1 month. However, a small number of women experience prolonged menstruation, irregular cycles, and amenorrhea after artificial abortion, which usually return to normal after 2-3 months.

5. Ovarian dysfunction

The function of the ovaries directly affects women's menstruation. In the late menstrual period, the menstrual volume is small. Most modern medicine believes that this is related to poor follicular development or anovulation. Therefore, promoting ovulation and strengthening ovarian function are the main links in treating oligomenorrhea.

6. Chest lesions

Many women experience premenstrual breast pain but little menstrual flow. Do not take this lightly, because symptoms such as breast pain may be caused by liver depression and qi stagnation. You need to soothe the liver and regulate qi, and unblock the blood vessels to achieve the overall menstruation regulation effect.