Patient's question:
Hello, my period is 5 days late this month. A few days before my period, I got angry. But this time, the flow is not very heavy. I also caught a cold and took medicine for 2 days. My colleagues think that taking medicine during menstruation is not good, and if I don't come next time, I will have to take medicine. So, I haven't taken any medicine these last two days and am just enduring it. I used to have very heavy periods, but after giving birth, they gradually became lighter. This time, the duration was the shortest, only 3 days, and the flow was also not very heavy. It doesn't hurt either. Why is that?Doctor's answer:
Menstrual hypomenorrhea refers to a normal menstrual cycle with each period lasting less than 3 days and blood flow not exceeding 20ml per cycle. The blood flow may be pale or dark in color.1. Menstrual hypomenorrhea is often caused by hypofunction of the pituitary gland, insufficient estrogen secretion from the ovaries, low estrogen levels in the body, insufficient endometrial proliferation, and thin endometrium. Long-term use of contraceptive drugs can also lead to this condition.
2. It can also be caused by endometrial inflammation, such as: endometrial dysplasia, rough uterine scraping damage to the endometrium, and endometrial tuberculosis.
3. Additionally, individual differences may exist, such as having very little menstrual flow since menarche, but normal menopausal and fertility functions.
Therefore, it is recommended to visit a hospital for a thorough examination to identify the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.