Patient's question:
The menstruation has started to be abnormal, with very little flow, only sanitary pads are needed. Is it related to the hormone medication I took last month? Will it have a serious impact? Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very afraid it will affect fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Sudden decrease in menstrual flow is due to the reasons of menstrual irregularity. The menstrual cycle is basically normal, but the amount of flow is significantly reduced, or even just a few drops, or the menstrual period is shortened to less than two days with a small amount of flow. This is called hypomenorrhea, also known as "dry menstrual water." It is generally believed that a flow of less than 30 milliliters is equivalent to "menstrual scarcity" in Western medicine. The cycle is normal, but the flow is very little, or even just a few drops. There is also a short menstrual period of less than two days with a small amount of flow, which is the key to diagnosing this condition. Hypomenorrhea 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 should be treated similarly to this disease.