Question 1

what are the causes of scanty menstrual flow?

Accepted Answer

Light flow.: The main reason for light periods is a change in hormone levels. Causes for what seems to be a light period can include: thyroid problems, eating disorders, excessive exercise, initial periods for a girl, use of an intrauterine device, oral contraceptives, perimenopause ; implantation bleeding in early pregnancy which rarely occurs.

Question 2

is it possible to decrease my menstrual flow?

Accepted Answer

Yes : The method you would use depends on your age, desire to have more children and also on your individual circumstances (medical or physical problems--uterine polyps, fibroids).  Birth control pills or other hormonal contraceptives; a drug called lysteda: an iud called mirena: a procedure called endometrial ablation--all have been used to decrease abnormally heavy menstrual cycles.

Question 3

i want to stop my menstrual flow for 4 hours?

Accepted Answer

Not possible: To stop midway once you have been menstruating.

Question 4

can sanitary napkins influence menstrual flow?

Accepted Answer

No: Sanitary napkins absorb menstrual flow but in no way influence the amount of flow that is produced.

Question 5

causes of prolonged menstrual flow in teenagers?

Accepted Answer

Menses: There are several reasons fr abnormal menses especially in young girls, but it is importnt to have her checked for both anemia and hormonal imbalance. She may need to be placed on oral birth control until she regulates.

Question 6

what can i do to enhance my free menstrual flow?

Accepted Answer

No need: Increasing the amount of blood loss during the menstrual cycle is not a good idea and is not healthy. This can lead to anemia. If you have light regular periods this is a good thing.

Question 7

is it normal to get one's menstrual flow twice every month?

Accepted Answer

: No, it is not uncommon once in a while but not every month.

Question 8

how do we count the number of days of menstrual flow correctly?

Accepted Answer

Start with bleeding: Start counting on your first day of normal flow and stop counting when the normal flow stops. If you counting  days to try and get pregnant it is important to know that ovulation typically occurs about 14 days before the next cycle. If you are counting days to try and avoid pregnancy please realize that this does not work well. Birth control is a better choice

Question 9

what is the effect of using emergency pills twice in one cycle of menstrual flow?

Accepted Answer

It may or  may not: Effect flow. Potential side effects w emergency contraception include menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period). Take pregnancy test ; notify dr if your period is 7 or &gt; days late.  If you are needing to use emergency contraceptives twice in a month - you need to look into a consistent and reliable form of birth control.

Question 10

i feel like my menstrual flow is actually deteriorating. can this happen with age?

Accepted Answer

Perimenopause: Your question is not clear but you are in near perimenopause age that is between 45 to 55 and average menopause about 50 and it is common you will have irregular periods or escape period sometimes light or  rarely heavy periods. Do monthly period diary for three months if not regular it will be wise to see your Gyn or F/d to give you guidance then Good luck

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