What to do if your menstrual period is too little

Irregular menstruation is a problem that many women have, and dysmenorrhea is now a common phenomenon. Due to irregular lifestyle, unhealthy diet and the fact that many young girls like to wear belly-revealing clothes, cold air enters the body, causing unbearable pain during the menstrual period. In addition to dysmenorrhea, scanty menstruation is also a common gynecological problem. The amount of bleeding each time is very small and completely below the normal level. This article introduces in detail the causes and treatment methods of scanty menstruation. Let’s take a look.

What is the reason for scanty menstruation?

Oligomenorrhea refers to the fact that a woman has too little blood during her menstrual period, or her menstrual period is too short. Menstrual volume refers to the total amount of blood lost during one menstruation. Normal menstrual volume is 20-80ml. If it is less than this standard, it is considered as too little menstrual volume. Generally speaking, if a pack of sanitary napkins (10 pieces/pack) is not used in each cycle, and the amount of blood on each piece is very small, just wetting the surface, it means that the menstrual flow is light.

What is the reason for scanty menstrual flow? Some women have scanty menstrual flow since menarche, which may be caused by uterine hypoplasia. A sudden decrease in normal menstrual flow may be caused by abnormal hormone secretion or anovulatory menstruation.

The reasons for scanty menstruation mainly include the following three aspects:

1. Uterine hypoplasia. Menstruation is the shedding and bleeding of the endometrium that accompanies changes in the ovarian cycle. If the uterus is underdeveloped, such as a very small or deformed uterus, only a small amount of endometrium will be shed in each physiological cycle, resulting in less menstrual flow. In addition, endometrial lesions caused by endometrial tuberculosis or damage to the endometrium due to curettage or other procedures can also result in scanty menstruation or even amenorrhea.

2. Abnormal hormone secretion. Estrogen can stimulate the proliferation of the female endometrium. If the hormone secretion in the body is abnormal, the proliferation of the endometrium will not reach the required thickness, resulting in less menstrual flow. Excessive dieting, irregular work and rest, bad mood, reproductive system diseases, etc. will affect the female endocrine environment, leading to abnormal hormone secretion and low menstrual volume.

3. Anovulatory menstruation. Women who do not ovulate can also have menstruation, which is medically called "anovulatory menstruation." This is different from normal menstruation and falls into the category of "functional uterine bleeding". This type of menstruation is characterized by irregular timing and very little blood flow.

How to regulate scanty menstruation

How to regulate scanty menstruation? In addition to using food, you can also regulate scanty menstruation by changing your lifestyle habits, avoiding mental stimulation, and other methods. Women during menstruation should keep warm and avoid cold stimulation, especially pay attention to not eating raw or cold food. In addition, avoid excessive fatigue and maintain a happy mood. These methods are very effective in regulating menstruation, thereby preventing the symptoms of scanty menstruation.

1. Pay attention to your diet. About a week before menstruation, women should avoid eating raw, cold, spicy and irritating foods. They can drink more water, consume foods rich in fiber, and keep their bowel movements smooth. You can regulate your body by drinking brown sugar water during menstruation.

2. Eliminate fatigue. If the body is overworked, the functions of the body's organs will be affected and the metabolism will be adversely affected. Therefore, during menstruation, women should avoid intense and prolonged exercise, pay attention to rest, ensure sleep, maintain a regular lifestyle, and avoid staying up late.

3. Keep warm. In addition to avoiding eating raw or cold food, women with light menstrual flow should avoid exposure to cold water, especially cold showers during menstruation. If you sit in an air-conditioned room for a long time, it is best to put on a thin blanket and keep warm to avoid catching cold.

4. Pay attention to hygiene. Women should pay attention to the cleanliness of their external genitalia on a daily basis, especially during menstruation, they should pay attention to cleaning the vulva in time to prevent infection. Choose soft, cotton, and well-ventilated underwear, wash and change it frequently, and dry it in the sun. Do not have sex during your menstrual period.

5. Relax. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that feeling stuffy can easily cause liver depression and qi stagnation, thereby reducing menstrual flow. Negative emotions such as excessive mental stimulation, tension, and sadness can lead to endocrine disorders and cause menstrual abnormalities, so female friends must adjust their mentality and learn to relax.