Patient's question:
Less than a month, and at most for two days, the dates each month are very accurate. I don't know why, but I've been gaining weight without eating. This is the third month. Is this normal? What kind of check-up should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Under normal circumstances, the amount of blood loss during a menstrual period is approximately 60 milliliters, with less than 30 milliliters being considered too little and more than 80 milliliters being excessive. Generally, a low volume of menstrual blood is due to low estrogen levels or uterine developmental issues. Estrogen stimulates the thickening and fibrosis of the endometrium, preparing it for pregnancy. If pregnancy does not occur, the fibrotic endometrium sheds and peels off, forming the menstrual flow. Low estrogen levels in the body can lead to insufficient endometrial thickening, resulting in less shedding during menstruation. This condition can later affect fertility.