Patient's question:
Doctor,I’ve been feeling a bit down recently. The reason is that I usually have my period on the 28th of October, and it’s typically around the 25th of November. However, this time, it came on November 12th. At first, it didn’t really feel like a period—it felt more like abnormal discharge. But after two days, it didn’t improve. Instead, the bleeding became heavier, almost like a normal period. Usually, my periods are quite painful, but this time, there wasn’t much pain, and it lasted until November 16th. It mostly stopped then, but it didn’t completely clear up.
By November 19th, I noticed that I had it again during the day, and this time, the bleeding wasn’t light at all.
Doctor's answer:
The main factors affecting early menstruation include endocrine disorders, uterine diseases, gynecological inflammation, psychological factors, emotional fluctuations, environmental changes, drug effects, fatigue, excessive stress, and nutritional status, etc. For example, taking birth control pills, imbalances in certain trace elements in the body, or unstable emotions can all cause early menstruation. Long-term travel or being away from home can also lead to menstrual irregularities, as menstruation is influenced by time and environment. Unstable living conditions, similar to no sexual activity, can also result in menstrual disorders. Therefore, if early menstruation is detected, it should not be taken lightly. It is recommended to visit a hospital for an ultrasound and a six-item sex hormone test to identify the underlying cause before symptomatic treatment.