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What Is The Reason For Reduced Blood Flow During Periods?
Question: My friend is having less than normal blood flow during her menstrual cycles.It last for hardly 1.5 days to 2 days.Is there a cause of worry and shall she consult some physiscian regarding the metter?
Brief Answer:
Need more details
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
First I would like to know is she getting light periods from 1st menstrual cycle.
Or is light period started recently? If yes, I would like to know any history of weight gain in last few months?
Has she done any blood tests recently like hemoglobin or thyroid tests? If yes, please upload reports.
Does she get regular periods (every month)?
If you want to share any other information please share with me.
Kindly get back to me with details.
Thank you.
Need more details
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
First I would like to know is she getting light periods from 1st menstrual cycle.
Or is light period started recently? If yes, I would like to know any history of weight gain in last few months?
Has she done any blood tests recently like hemoglobin or thyroid tests? If yes, please upload reports.
Does she get regular periods (every month)?
If you want to share any other information please share with me.
Kindly get back to me with details.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Hello Doctor,
Would like to share few information on basis of the above questions.
She is getting light periods since past 1-1.5 years and not from the beginning . There has been a weight gain of around 6-8 kgs in the past 5 years or so.
There is no haemoglobin or thyroid tests which has been done so far and she gets regular periods every month but it lasts for only 1.5 to 2 days.
No other information worth mentioning for the matter than stated above.
Would like to share few information on basis of the above questions.
She is getting light periods since past 1-1.5 years and not from the beginning . There has been a weight gain of around 6-8 kgs in the past 5 years or so.
There is no haemoglobin or thyroid tests which has been done so far and she gets regular periods every month but it lasts for only 1.5 to 2 days.
No other information worth mentioning for the matter than stated above.
Brief Answer:
Get blood tests done
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for providing information.
Since she is getting regular periods I think she does not need to worry.
However weight gain or low hemoglobin can cause light period.
I suggest you get her hemoglobin test and thyroid done to rule out anemia and hypothyroidism. If she is anemic she needs to be treated with iron supplements. I also suggest her to eat iron rich food.
If she is overweight they she needs to reduce weight. You can calculate her BMI to know whether she is overweight or not. I suggest her to do physical exercises to reduce weight to avoid thyroid and menstrual problems.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you. Once you done with tests let me know about results.
Thank you.
Get blood tests done
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for providing information.
Since she is getting regular periods I think she does not need to worry.
However weight gain or low hemoglobin can cause light period.
I suggest you get her hemoglobin test and thyroid done to rule out anemia and hypothyroidism. If she is anemic she needs to be treated with iron supplements. I also suggest her to eat iron rich food.
If she is overweight they she needs to reduce weight. You can calculate her BMI to know whether she is overweight or not. I suggest her to do physical exercises to reduce weight to avoid thyroid and menstrual problems.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you. Once you done with tests let me know about results.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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