Patient's question:
I have noticed in the past few months that my menstrual flow has become very light, with only a little coming each time, which is quite different from before. I don't know what might have caused this, so I wanted to reach out to you. How significant is this situation for my health, and what should I do to treat it?Doctor's answer:
Menstrual volume is too low may be due to anemia, or it could be related to insufficient estrogen and progesterone excretion, gynecological inflammation, uterine adhesions, uterine malformations, and other factors. A normal menstrual volume should not be less than 20 milliliters. If your menstrual flow throughout the period does not reach 20 milliliters, it is necessary to consider going to the hospital for a blood test, sex hormone excretion, gynecological ultrasound, and thyroid function tests. Based on these results, the symptoms can be diagnosed. If it is due to anemia, you can take some blood-boosting supplements.