Patient's question:
I am 24 years old this year. For about a year, my menstrual period has always been very long, and the amount of blood is small and thin. Recently, it hasn't come for three months either. I went to the hospital for a full-body check-up, and both my endocrine and uterus were normal. The doctor prescribed progesterone for me, but this time it still didn't come. Am I supposed to rely on medication every time?Doctor's answer:
1. Emotional abnormalities causing menstrual disordersLong-term mental stress or emotional tension can lead to menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, or amenorrhea. Since menstruation is formed after the ovary secretes hormones that stimulate the endometrium, and the secretion of hormones by the ovary is controlled by hormones released by the pituitary gland and hypothalamus, any abnormality in the function of the ovary, pituitary gland, or hypothalamus can affect menstruation.
2. Cold stimulation causing menstrual abnormalities
Women should pay special attention during their menstrual period, but many women suffer from cold stimulation during this time, which can cause excessive vasoconstriction in the pelvic cavity and lead to reduced menstrual flow or even amenorrhea.
3. Excessive weight loss causing menstrual disorders
Fat is an important component of the body. If the body has too little fat, it can lead to the consumption of a large amount of fat and protein, resulting in a significant lack of estrogen synthesis and affecting the onset of menstruation, or even causing reduced menstrual flow or amenorrhea.
4. Unhealthy habits causing menstrual disorders
Many women pursue smoking and alcohol, but certain components in cigarette smoke and alcohol can interfere with physiological processes related to menstruation, leading to menstrual disorders.