Anonymous

3 years

Menstruation Period - volume

Hi, I am a 38 years old women married with 2 kids.

My menstruation cycle should be considered normal as is about 30 days and the total period is for about 7 days. However, the volume is very less. Day 1 to 3 the volume already not much, when come to Day 4 is like started to end.

This happened since mid of year 2020. All the while, menstruation cycle is consider normal and the volume also ok. I need to use the heavy pads previously for at least till Day 5 but now i can just use pantyliner on Day 3-4. Am i going to menopause?

Appreciated your advice.

Thank you.

Dr Ramzdhan,

3 years

Hi and thank you for asking us

Through the question and statement you gave on the above section, i completely understand your concern over this matter. For your information, there are several factors and causes for the problem of light periods such as:

  • Perimenopause
  • Losing or gaining extreme weight
  • Birth control side effect
  • Stress
  • Overexercising
  • PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome)

Get through that time of the month comfortably without leak.

Perimenopause is also called the menopausal transition. Women start perimenopause at 40 but can start as early in theirs 30s. Symptoms of perimenopause :

  • Irregular periods
  • Hot flashes and sleep problems
  • Mood changes
  • Vaginal and bladder problems
  • Decreasing fertility.
  • Changes in sexual function.
  • Loss of bone.
  • Changing cholesterol levels

If the symptoms stated above occur continuously and worsen, you should seek medical advice

In order for us to provide you with an accurate choice of treatment and management, we need additional details to explore further into your current complaints. Therefore, we greatly suggest that you refer this to your nearest medical doctor. If you have any more enquiries, you can click on the link ( DoctorOnCall ) and speak to our doctors in private and get the consultation you need on the phone. Thank you.

Still worried about your menstrual cycle? Speak to a gynaecologist today to ease your mind.

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