Reduced menstrual flow

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Asked for Female, 26 Years

Hello Doctor, I am a 26-year-old female. I have been experiencing very light/less blood flow during my periods recently. I am currently taking isotretinoin for my acne. Could the reduced menstrual flow be a side effect of isotretinoin, or could there be another underlying cause? Please advise if I need any evaluation or tests. Thank you.

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Dr. Pushpa Gour

Gynecologist 32 yrs exp Bhopal

Isotretinoin may alter blood flow.

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Dr. Hida Zareena Akhtar Gynecologist 1 yrs exp Kota · Accepted Answer

Dr. Hida Zareena Akhtar

Gynecologist 1 yrs exp Kota

It can be a side effect of isotretinoin but if it persists we may need to investigate it