For many women, the problem is precisely the “endless” critical days. And there are many reasons for this, sometimes very serious ones, requiring medical intervention. But then it turns out that short periods are a reason for joy. No matter how it is! If six days were always critical, and then there were only two left, this is not a reason for joy, but for concern. Why? Let's figure it out.
So what could have happened?
1. You have changed your contraceptives
This is a very common situation. Especially when it comes to the first cycle after replacing the tablets. With new contraceptives, periods often go differently. And with a spiral, they, as a rule, pass faster, and the discharge is not too abundant (although someone has a completely opposite effect).
2. Take medication
Some tablets can affect the duration of critical days (downward) due to the nature of their composition. Most often, antidepressants, steroids and hormonal drugs reduce menstruation.
3. You have polycystic ovary disease
In this case, the body produces many male hormones that affect ovulation. And it can even skip one, or even several cycles. In this case, most likely, the stomach will ache, hair growth will increase, and signs of acne will appear. Also, a woman may experience a decrease in fertility, weight jumps.
4. Early menopause
If the process begins before age 40, it is considered early. During this period, the ovaries do not work normally, produce less estrogen, and the eggs simply do not mature. All this together shortens the cycle.
5. Scars on the uterus
This condition is quite rare and is called Asherman's syndrome. Most often it occurs in women who have survived curettage after miscarriages, abortions. And the more extensive the intervention, the poorer the discharge will be. However, such scars can be removed, then the critical days, the ability to conceive, will return.
6. Lactation
During this period, most women simply do not have periods. The production of ovulation hormones is inhibited by prolactin, alpha-lactalbumin and lactose synthesis. Critical days return to mommy, as soon as milk ceases to be the only food for the baby, but at first they are very scarce and short-lived.
7. Thyroid problems
The thyroid gland also affects the duration of your period. She is connected with the hypothalamus, participates in the production of sex hormones. And if the gland fails, it affects not only critical days, but also appetite, weight, regulation of body temperature, pulse, and the state of the nervous system.
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