Patient's question:
The menstrual period often comes earlier and lasts for 6 to 7 days. The flow is light, with about one pad per day for the first few days, and slightly more on the last two days. This has been happening for about a year or two. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Hello, you are experiencing symptoms of menstrual irregularity. Generally, a decrease in menstrual blood volume is caused by low estrogen levels. Estrogen can stimulate the fibrosis and thickening of the endometrium to prepare for pregnancy. If pregnancy does not occur, the fibrotic endometrium peels off and breaks, forming the menstrual flow. Low estrogen levels in the body can lead to insufficient endometrial thickening, resulting in less peeling during menstruation. This condition may later affect fertility. If the menstrual cycle becomes stable but menstrual blood volume remains persistently low, and it is not caused by nutritional deficiencies, while also noticing poor physical development such as inadequate breast or buttock growth, it is important to be cautious and seek medical attention promptly for a thorough check-up of estrogen levels.