Patient's question:
In these months, I've noticed that my period always comes late, and the amount is also small, with very light color. I don't know what to do. Please ask: Is it normal to have a small amount of menstrual flow but come once a month? Does it affect anything? Can it be stable?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the menstrual cycle is generally normal, but the amount of menstrual flow is significantly reduced, to the extent that it may stop after only a few drops, or the menstrual period may be shortened to less than two days with a very small amount of flow. This condition is called hypomenorrhea, also known as "thin menstrual flow." It is generally believed that a menstrual flow of less than 30 milliliters is equivalent to "menstrual oligomenorrhea" in Western medicine. A normal menstrual cycle with a very small amount of flow, or even stopping after only a few drops, and a menstrual period shortened to less than two days with a small amount of flow, are key diagnostic points for this condition. This condition is often a precursor to amenorrhea. Hypomenorrhea can coexist with abnormal menstrual cycles, such as early menstruation with a small amount of flow or delayed menstruation with a small amount of flow. If hypomenorrhea is caused by oral contraceptives or intramuscular contraceptive injections, the medication should be stopped, and the condition can be treated similarly to this condition.