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What Causes Light Menstrual Cycle?

My periods are usually super heavy, like have to wear a super tampon and a pad and change it every 1-2 hours. This month it s so light that it s not even getting on my pad it s been like this for 5 days. I usually have bad cramping and this time I ve had none. We have been trying to get pregnant since the end of May with no luck... What s going on with me??
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

I suggest you to undergo one home pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy as you are trying to conceive.

On NEGATIVE test, scanty periods or extremely light menstrual blood flow is known as hypomenorrhea.

Underlying cause could be ovarian cyst (medium size), anemia, pelvic or vaginal infection, thyroid disorder, high prolactin level, mental stress, over weight or sudden loss etc.

I would order to undergo complete hormone profile including LH/ FSH, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid profile, serum prolactin, insulin etc.

Hormonal therapy may be required according to test result to improve period cycle. Other specific treatment should be given after consultation with your treating doctor.

Hope, I have answered your query. Wish your good health and take care.
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What Causes Light Menstrual Cycle?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us. I suggest you to undergo one home pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy as you are trying to conceive. On NEGATIVE test, scanty periods or extremely light menstrual blood flow is known as hypomenorrhea. Underlying cause could be ovarian cyst (medium size), anemia, pelvic or vaginal infection, thyroid disorder, high prolactin level, mental stress, over weight or sudden loss etc. I would order to undergo complete hormone profile including LH/ FSH, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid profile, serum prolactin, insulin etc. Hormonal therapy may be required according to test result to improve period cycle. Other specific treatment should be given after consultation with your treating doctor. Hope, I have answered your query. Wish your good health and take care.