What is the reason for a long menstrual period and a small amount of menstrual flow?

Normal menstruation is the top priority for every adult woman. Whether menstruation is normal will directly affect the health of our reproductive system, and in serious cases it will also affect our reproductive function after marriage. Everyone should know that too little or too much menstrual flow, too long or too short menstrual cycle are all symptoms of irregular menstruation. So why is it that the menstrual period is long but the amount of menstrual flow is light?

Under normal circumstances, the menstrual cycle is 22 to 35 days, the menstrual period is 3 to 7 days, the menstrual volume is 20 to 120ML, and it is dark red. If it is not within this normal range, it is considered irregular menstruation. For example, uterine disease, ovarian, pituitary, and hypothalamic dysfunction can all lead to irregular menstruation. Emotions, medications, diet, environment, stress, etc. can all cause irregular menstruation. If irregular menstruation occurs for a long time, it is recommended to go to the hospital for relevant examinations first, and then receive symptomatic treatment after a clear diagnosis.

One possible reason for a small amount of menstruation but a long duration is endocrine reasons, such as abnormal secretion of various hormones or anovulation. In addition, it may be due to the endometrium itself, such as endometrial tuberculosis causing endometrial lesions or artificial abortion or curettage causing thin endometrium. First, you should take blood samples to check various hormone levels to understand whether there are any abnormalities in your hormone levels, and insist on measuring your basal body temperature for 2-3 cycles to understand whether you have ovulated. Tuberculin test and erythrocyte sedimentation rate examination can also be done to determine whether tuberculosis activity is present. If there are endocrine abnormalities or anovulation, targeted treatment should be carried out according to different situations, such as which specific hormones are abnormal and whether fertility is desired. Finding the source of the disease is the key to restoring health.

Through the above introduction, I believe we have a general understanding of the reasons why menstruation is long and the amount of menstrual flow is light. The main reason for this situation is probably endocrine disorder or problems with the endometrium. Friends who have this symptom should go to the hospital for a gynecological examination in time, and then receive symptomatic treatment based on the cause of their illness.