Light periods? Here's why women experience these irregularities, remedies
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- 18 Apr 2023
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Numerous reasons could contribute to you having a light period.
Menstruation is the monthly shedding of the lining of your uterus. Menstruation is also known by the terms menses, menstrual period, cycle or period.
However, not all have periods that are either too heavy, nor do they last too long. Some women have light periods.
Light periods could happen as a result of what you eat and how well you sleep. There are more factors that can lead to light periods.
Each woman’s menstrual flow indeed varies from one another. Some may experience heavy periods (menorrhagia) or scanty ones known as hypomenorrhea. Here are some reasons why some women get light periods.
- Stress
Mental or physical stress can alter the length of your period, hormone levels and menstrual flow, causing irregularity during the monthly cycle, says Dr Gomes.
- Diet
A poor diet invites a lot of health problems. It is a significant contributor to affecting a woman’s menstruation as well. It can lead to menstrual irregularities.
- Sleep
Not getting sufficient sleep or having irregular sleep patterns can contribute to hormone fluctuations. That results in irregularities in the blood flow affecting menstrual health.
- Poor blood circulation
In these cases, the expert notes that it is important to avoid bad fats. They form cholesterol deposits in the arteries where the blood flow gets obstructed, resulting in a scanty flow. Read More…
