Decreased or no blood flow during periods in winter or any other season can be a cause of concern for many women. This may be a sign of some ongoing changes in the body or health problems, which is not right to ignore. Sometimes problems like stress, hormonal imbalance, sudden change in weight or thyroid affect the period flow. If hormones like estrogen and progesterone are not produced in the right quantity in the body, ovulation may be disrupted and blood flow may decrease. Many women experience light flow, irregular periods or just spotting even in the early stages of PCOS. Apart from this, excessive physical activity, lack of nutrition in the diet, iron-deficiency or constant fatigue can also spoil the period pattern. Therefore, if you notice changes in periods every month, do not take it lightly and try to understand the reasons.
According to TOI report, sometimes reduced blood flow during periods can also be a signal of some internal health condition of the body. For example, thyroid overgrowth (hypo- or hyperthyroidism) directly affects menstruation, causing flow to be very low or delayed. Being under too much stress increases the hormone ‘cortisol’ and when cortisol increases, the balance of reproductive hormones gets disturbed. The result is that periods either come late, are very light or sometimes do not come at all. Too little or too much weight also unbalances the hormonal system of the body, which affects the flow of menstruation. At the same time, if you have recently been taking any medicine, like hormonal pill or emergency contraceptive pill, then the flow of periods can also become very light. Many women also experience less flow or spotting during breastfeeding, because at that time there is more prolactin hormone in the body.
If blood flow suddenly becomes very low during periods and this condition continues for two-three months, then it is worth discussing it with a doctor, as it may indicate anemia, PCOS, endometrial thinning or hormonal conditions. Use of perfumed or chemical-laden personal care products, extreme weight loss diets, sleep cycle disturbances or frequent illness can also cause changes in flow. In such a situation, it is most important to pay attention to the changes in your body and if your period is coming differently every time, then find the reason. It may be normal to have light flow occasionally, but it is not considered right to have it continuously. Proper diet, drinking enough water, reducing stress and regular sleep can help in keeping the flow normal.
If low flow is accompanied by severe abdominal pain, dizziness, uncontrolled fatigue or prolonged missed periods, it is better to seek advice early. Because if the problem is identified in time, it is easier to fix it and further health problems can be avoided. Overall, less flow of periods is a sign. Something is changing inside the body, and understanding it and paying attention in time is very important for your health.
