Why is my period so light?

In fact, theoretically speaking, if each menstrual period lasts 2 to 8 days and the menstrual volume is 20 to 80 mL, it is not considered oligomenorrhea. Of course, there is no beaker to measure it in real life. Let me give you an example. If your menstrual period lasts for 3 days and you use five or six sanitary napkins, it can only be said to be less than those with heavier periods, but it cannot be considered as actual undermenorrhea. So what is the reason for less menstrual flow?

But some women said: they can only urinate a small amount each time, and the sanitary napkin is basically not wet.

For a single day, use only one or two sanitary napkins, and only wet them slightly. You only need to use sanitary napkins, one piece a day, and no need to change them. It will take 7 to 8 days.

If it is the situation mentioned above, the possibility of oligomenorrhea is relatively large.

What causes scanty menstruation?

Menstruation is the regular shedding of the uterine wall. The key factors that determine the amount of menstruation and the physiological period include: reproductive endocrine regulation, uterine wall, health status and other overall conditions.

1. Uterine wall damage

Various intrauterine surgeries such as abortion, IUD insertion and removal lead to uterine wall damage and intrauterine adhesions, which are the most common causes of oligomenorrhea. Many patients find that their menstrual periods gradually become less frequent after a period of time after a miscarriage.

Endometritis and uterine wall tuberculosis are also key causes of endometrial damage. Some patients with acute or chronic pelvic inflammatory disease often have menstrual disorders, menorrhagia, or oligomenorrhea. In recent years, tuberculosis has tended to develop more frequently, and the initial symptoms of genital tuberculosis may not be very obvious. Oligomenorrhea may sometimes be the first symptom.

2. Abnormal reproductive endocrine regulation

Reproductive endocrine regulation is an extremely complex and interrelated system. Simply put, changes in mental state and various hormones in the human body may often affect the regulation of reproductive endocrine.

Common reasons include:

Changes in mental state, psychological pressure: Some women encounter exams or pressure, or move to another place for living, major misfortunes in life, etc., which may affect their mental state and reduce menstrual flow.

Reproductive endocrine diseases: such as polycystic ovary syndrome, hyperprolactinuria, hyperandrogenuria, ovarian hypoplasia, etc., can all lead to scanty menstruation.

Other endocrine diseases: such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and diabetes may cause oligomenorrhea.

3. Abnormal health status and other general conditions

Some girls lose weight too much and their health is very poor, resulting in reduced menstrual periods or even amenorrhea. More serious liver disease, kidney disease, and more serious anemia may cause oligomenorrhea.