My period was very light on the first day

There are many types of menstrual disorders in women, but no matter what type of menstrual disorders, they will have a certain impact on women's physical and mental health and reproductive function, and the causes of women's menstrual disorders are also very complicated. A scanty menstrual flow is one of the common types of menstrual disorders. Is it normal if a scanty flow is present on the first day of menstruation?

Is it normal to have less menstrual flow on the first day?

Low menstrual volume refers to the fact that the amount of menstruation at the beginning of menstruation is less than usual, which is mostly caused by deficiency of qi and blood, qi stagnation and blood stasis, blood stasis, cold stagnation in the blood, and phlegm obstruction.

The pathological causes of oligomenorrhea include both deficiency and excess. Deficiency is mostly due to weak constitution, major diseases, long-term illness, excessive blood loss, or diet and fatigue damaging the spleen, or sexual deficiency damaging the kidney, which causes deficiency of the Xuehai point and little menstrual volume; excess is mostly due to blood stasis, or stagnation of dampness and phlegm, which obstructs the meridians, poor blood circulation, and reduced menstruation.

When the menstrual cycle is basically normal, the menstrual volume is significantly reduced, or even stops with a drop of water, or the menstrual period is shortened to less than two days and the menstrual volume is also small, it is called oligomenorrhea, also known as scanty menstruation. It is generally believed that menstrual volume less than 30ml is scanty menstruation. This disease is often manifested by amenorrhea. Oligomenorrhea may be accompanied by irregularities in the menstrual cycle, such as scant menstrual flow or scant menstrual flow in the middle and late stages of the menstrual cycle.

If oligomenorrhea is caused by birth control pills or intramuscular contraceptive injections, the medication should be discontinued and the disease can be treated according to the discussion. The diagnosis of oligomenorrhea generally refers to more than two consecutive occurrences. If the bleeding is usually normal but suddenly becomes less, you should pay attention to whether it is a threatened miscarriage in the early pregnancy, or a small amount of vaginal bleeding caused by ectopic pregnancy. Further relevant tests are necessary to distinguish it.

What are the reasons for less menstrual flow?

1. Excessive dieting to lose weight

For various reasons, many women have strict requirements on their body shape. Women's menstruation is closely related to weight and body fat rate. In particular, women who have menstrual problems should stop losing weight, improve nutrition, and recover as soon as possible.

2. Excessive work and rest time leads to endocrine imbalance

Fast-paced life, high-intensity work, and those uncomfortable days every month are probably harmful to many women. If they do not pay attention to maintaining a stable work and rest schedule and relieve stress at this time, it is likely to lead to oligomenorrhea.

3. Frequent anger and depression

Female friends should never hold back when they feel depressed. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, depression can easily lead to liver qi stagnation, which can lead to less menstrual flow. In addition, excessive mental stimulation, anxiety and psychological trauma can also lead to oligomenorrhea.

4. Abortion

After an abortion, the uterus and ovaries can generally resume ovulation function within 22 days, and menstruation will occur around January. However, a very small number of women experience prolonged menstruation, irregular cycle duration, and amenorrhea after abortion, which usually recover after 2-3 months.

5. Ovarian decline

The function of the ovaries directly affects women's menstrual period. In the late period, the menstrual flow is small. Most modern scientists believe that it is related to poor uterine development or anovulation. Therefore, promoting ovulation and strengthening the ovaries are the key steps in treating oligomenorrhea.