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Periods shorter than usual
I have a regular menstrual cycle but it has reduced from 5days to 1 day during last 6 months. No other changes as far as i noticed.
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Regular cycles but less flow can be due to
1. Anemia : low hb
2. Thyroid disorders
3. Hormonal imbalance : less likely in your case
4. Obesity
5. Less nutrition.
6. Stress
Eat well. Highly nutritious foods. Avoid junk foods
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CBC, THYROID PROFILE , HORMONAL TESTS (in consultation with gynecologist)
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Need to check your thyroid levels, weight and other features
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There could be so many reasons for this but commons are stress and depression, harmonal disbalance, pcod, weight gain or some infection etc. Get some routine blood test like CBC, ESR, Thyroid profile, USG Scan of abdomen, prolactin, LH, FSH...
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Any history of weight gain
? Facial hair
If yes then is is most probably PCOS
It is due to hormonal changes
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Any weight gain? hair loss? Oily skin ? Get you thyroid level checked also get evaluated for PCOD
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Needs evaluation
Det Hb ,cbc, Thyroid profile test done
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Dr. Nilabjo Ghosh
General Practitioner
3 yrs exp
Kolkata
It needs further evaluation as it might be due to hormonal changes specifically pcos for your age group....
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Dr. Arunaponmalar K.I
General Physician
Chennai
Hi check ur hemoglobin n thyroid levels. Have iron rich diet and good amount of fluids for now.
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