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Causes of light periods
It is true that each woman’s menstrual flow 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.
1. 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.
2. Diet
A poor diet invites a lot of health problems. It is a significant contributor in affecting a woman’s menstruation as well. It can lead to menstrual irregularities.
3. Sleep
Not getting sufficient sleep or having irregular sleep patterns can contribute to hormone fluctuations. That results in irregularities in the blood flow affecting the menstrual health.
4. 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.
5. PCOS
Reproductive conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may affect the menstrual flow due to changes in hormone levels.
