What's going on when my period comes and then stops?

Many women do not know how to take care of their bodies, which leads to a gradual decrease in menstrual flow. Some female friends have cold bodies, so their menstruation is also irregular. Various problems such as low back pain and dysmenorrhea will follow one after another. So what is the cause of scanty menstrual flow? Some time ago, I heard from a friend that some people’s menstruation came but stopped after a long time. Now let me introduce to you what causes scanty menstruation.

Oligomenorrhea refers to a period with less menstrual volume than normal, which is mostly caused by blood deficiency, qi stagnation, blood stasis, cold stagnation in the blood, phlegm obstruction and other reasons. The causes and pathologies of oligomenorrhea include both deficiency and excess. Deficiency is mostly due to physical weakness, serious illness, long-term illness, blood loss, or diet and fatigue that damage the spleen, or sexual fatigue that damages the kidneys, which leads to deficiency of the blood sea and reduced menstrual volume; excess is mostly due to blood stasis in the body, or phlegm and dampness stagnation, which block the meridians, poor blood circulation, and reduced menstrual blood volume.

If the menstrual cycle is basically normal but the menstrual flow is significantly reduced, or even stops with a few drops, or the menstrual period is shortened to less than two days and the menstrual flow is also small, it is called oligomenorrhea, also known as scanty menstruation. It is generally believed that menstrual volume less than 30 ml is considered oligomenorrhea. This disease is often a precursor to amenorrhea. Oligomenorrhea may be associated with cycle abnormalities, such as scanty menstrual flow or scanty menstrual flow at the end of the menstrual cycle.

If oligomenorrhea is caused by oral contraceptives or intramuscular contraceptive injections, the medication should be stopped and the disease can be treated according to the discussion and treatment of this disease. The diagnosis of oligomenorrhea generally refers to two or more consecutive occurrences. If the flow is always normal but suddenly becomes less, attention should be paid to whether it is a threatened miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy, or a small amount of vaginal bleeding due to ectopic pregnancy. Further examinations must be done to differentiate.

Common causes of scanty menstrual flow include:

1. Women who diet excessively will experience less menstrual flow.

2. Women who have irregular work and rest schedules are prone to having scanty menstruation, because women are exposed to cold stimulation during menstruation, which causes excessive contraction of blood vessels in the pelvic cavity, resulting in symptoms of scanty menstruation or even amenorrhea.

3. Sulking or encountering stimulation and psychological trauma can easily lead to light menstrual flow in girls.

There are many reasons for low menstrual volume. Whether it is psychological or physiological problems, they may lead to reduced menstrual volume. Psychological reasons include psychological trauma or stimulation, and physiological reasons include cold body, blood deficiency, abortion surgery, etc. The editor reminds all female friends that if the menstrual volume is light, you should go to a regular hospital for examination. Only after finding the cause can you prescribe the right medicine.