Menstrual flow is considered to be too light when the menstrual cycle is normal, but the amount of blood is significantly reduced, even to the point of being sporadic or intermittent. It can also refer to a period that lasts less than two days, with a reduced amount of blood. Both of these situations are referred to as "menstrual flow too light". If this condition occurs in adolescent girls or women of childbearing age, it may lead to amenorrhea; if it occurs in women during menopause, it often leads to entering menopause, so light menstrual flow should not be ignored.
In simpler terms, the main reasons for a light menstrual flow are low estrogen levels or underdeveloped reproductive organs. Estrogen stimulates the growth and thickening of the endometrium in preparation for pregnancy. In the absence of pregnancy, the thickened endometrium is shed and results in menstruation. If the amount of bleeding during a woman's period is too light, it is likely due to low estrogen levels and inadequate growth of the endometrium. This condition can affect a woman's chances of getting pregnant in the future, reducing the likelihood of conception. Therefore, light menstrual flow is not a trivial matter and should be taken seriously.
As a symptom of menstrual disorders, light menstrual flow has long been valued in traditional Chinese medicine. Among them, motherwort and angelica root are considered "holy medicines" for nourishing blood and regulating menstrual flow, and improving light menstrual flow.
[Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedy 1]: Motherwort Porridge
[Ingredients]
10g fresh motherwort juice, 40g fresh rehmannia juice, 40g fresh lotus root juice, ginger juice, honey, 100g rice
[Instructions]
Cook the rice into porridge, and when it is cooked, add the above-mentioned juices and honey, and cook into a thin porridge. Take it twice a day. Stop taking it when the condition improves, and it is not suitable for long-term use.
[Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedy 2]: Motherwort Boiled Eggs
[Ingredients]
30g motherwort, 2 eggs
[Instructions]
Boil motherwort and eggs in water. After the eggs are cooked, remove the shells and continue to boil for a while. Take it once a day before menstruation, for several consecutive days.
