Very light or scanty periods
Very light or scanty periods, called hypomenorrhoea, involve menstrual bleeding that is significantly less than usual or lasts only a day or two. While sometimes normal, persistent scanty periods may indicate hormonal imbalances or other health concerns worth investigating.
Conditions that commonly cause very light or scanty periods
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Common Causes of Very light or scanty periods
- Hormonal imbalance (low oestrogen)
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Excessive exercise or low body weight
- Perimenopause or early ovarian insufficiency
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Very light or scanty periods
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Periods becoming progressively lighter, scanty periods with difficulty conceiving, light periods with other hormonal symptoms, periods stopping entirely, scanty periods with significant weight changes
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