Does a woman's light menstrual flow mean low estrogen?

Menstrual problems bother many women. Whenever there is irregular menstruation, people will feel very troubled and will take various methods to regulate it. So, does small amount of menstruation mean low estrogen? There is no definite answer to this question, because everyone’s situation is different. Now let’s understand from all aspects whether light menstrual flow means low estrogen level.

Small menstrual volume means that the menstrual cycle is normal, the duration of each menstruation is shorter than 3 days, and the amount of menstrual blood does not exceed 20ml each time. The amount of menstrual blood is light or dark in color. So, is scanty menstrual flow caused by estrogen? How to regulate it? Scanty menstrual flow is caused by low estrogen levels. Estrogen stimulates the thickening of the endometrium in preparation for conception. If conception does not occur, the proliferating endometrium will shed and bleed to form menstruation. Low estrogen levels in the body can cause the endometrium to not grow thick enough and result in less menstrual bleeding.

The causes of irregular menstruation are insufficient body's positive energy, low disease resistance, kidney deficiency, invasion of the six evils; excessive emotions, irregular diet, malnutrition, excessive sex and childbirth, being too fat or too thin, injuries from falls, mechanical stimulation and systemic diseases. These factors cause disorder in the ovaries and hormone regulation in the body, leading to Chong and Ren emptiness, failure of the blood sea to fill up as scheduled, irregular menstruation and illness.

Therefore, you should have a regular routine in your daily life, pay more attention to rest, avoid excessive fatigue, especially during menstruation, you should keep away from cold and damp, prevent excessive dieting, pay attention to your diet structure, eat more lean meat, cereals, dark green leafy vegetables and calcium-rich foods, avoid overeating raw and cold foods, keep a good mood, strengthen exercise, and improve physical fitness. You can also take some motherwort granules or other medicines to regulate menstruation. The following medicines are effective in regulating menstruation.

The main ingredient of Motherwort Granules is Motherwort, which mainly has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis and replenishing blood. It is usually eaten about 2 or 3 days before menstruation. Usage and dosage of Motherwort Granules: Take with boiled water, 1 bag at a time, twice a day. You can also eat more blood-enriching foods such as red dates and chicken stewed with angelica.

Ankun Zanyu Pills are used for irregular menstruation, can replenish qi and blood, regulate menstruation and stop leucorrhea. It is used for irregular menstruation, metrorrhagia and leucorrhea caused by deficiency of qi and blood, and insufficiency of liver and kidney. Symptoms include scanty menstruation, spotting, delayed menstruation, fatigue, soreness of waist and legs, and excessive leucorrhea. The wax skin and plastic ball shell should be removed before taking; it can be chewed or swallowed in portions.

Xiaoyao Granules are light brown granules with a slight fragrance and sweet taste. They can soothe the liver and strengthen the spleen, nourish blood and regulate menstruation. The dosage is to take with boiled water, 15 grams at a time, twice a day. It is a holy medicine for gynecology.

Does scanty menstrual flow mean low estrogen? The answer to this question is obvious, because there are many reasons that can lead to scanty menstruation, and low estrogen is only one aspect and cannot include all the answers. Therefore, when we encounter problems such as scanty menstruation, we should analyze the specific problem specifically. Only in this way can we figure out the real reason.