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Question: My menstra circle has changed clour and it flows very small amount. Can there be a treatment as am very concern now. Am flowing today its very brown and thick I need a precription
Brief Answer:
Brown blood suggests it is old blood and it is normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Miss XXXX,
Welcome to Healthcare magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
Don't get worried with the colour of the menstrual flow. Brown blood suggests it is old blood. Sometimes some of the menstrual blood remains in the uterus for a day or so before being expelled out. This old blood appears brown. This is a natural phenomenon and is normal.
Now regarding small amount of flow during period which you have been noticing. There are several reasons for it.
Sudden weight change, stress (physical or mental) due to excessive exercise, exams, change of job, change of place can all alter hormone levels temporarily causing light period. Even excessive excitement can cause light periods. Just see if any of the factors I have mentioned applies to you.
Rarely it can be due to thyroid disease. Do consult your doctor and get thyroid hormone levels measured.
I hope this helps.
If you have further queries, I will be happy to answer.
Brown blood suggests it is old blood and it is normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Miss XXXX,
Welcome to Healthcare magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
Don't get worried with the colour of the menstrual flow. Brown blood suggests it is old blood. Sometimes some of the menstrual blood remains in the uterus for a day or so before being expelled out. This old blood appears brown. This is a natural phenomenon and is normal.
Now regarding small amount of flow during period which you have been noticing. There are several reasons for it.
Sudden weight change, stress (physical or mental) due to excessive exercise, exams, change of job, change of place can all alter hormone levels temporarily causing light period. Even excessive excitement can cause light periods. Just see if any of the factors I have mentioned applies to you.
Rarely it can be due to thyroid disease. Do consult your doctor and get thyroid hormone levels measured.
I hope this helps.
If you have further queries, I will be happy to answer.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Well this has been going on now for 4 years I taught it will come back normal still it still the same am really confused and I need help if there more test you can recomend to me I will be happy.
I was thinking of fertility test too.
thanks am waiting.
XXXX
I was thinking of fertility test too.
thanks am waiting.
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Thyroid test should be enough
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
What is your BMI? It is important that you maintain a normal BMI ( 19-25 ).
If you are having regular cycles every 28-35 days then in all probability you are ovulating normally and there is no need for any other tests.
Why do you want to do fertility test ? Have you been trying for a baby. If so since how long?
As of now I feel thyroid test is enough.
If you have further queries, I will be happy to answer.
Thyroid test should be enough
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
What is your BMI? It is important that you maintain a normal BMI ( 19-25 ).
If you are having regular cycles every 28-35 days then in all probability you are ovulating normally and there is no need for any other tests.
Why do you want to do fertility test ? Have you been trying for a baby. If so since how long?
As of now I feel thyroid test is enough.
If you have further queries, I will be happy to answer.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Well I have been trying now for 3 month, I will go for the test but am just scart I dont know what the doctor will say because i also want to try and check my womb and see if am alright that is why I asked.
Brief Answer:
If you have regular cycles, no need for any fertility tests
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
If you are having regular periods there is no need for fertility tests as of now. To improve your chances of conception , maintain normal BMI, quit smoking if you smoke and have intercourse atleast thrice weekly.
If are having regular periods in all probability your womb also will be normal. Yet if it is bothering you too much , discuss with your doctor and get an ultrasound of uterus and ovaries or an internal examination done .
If you have regular cycles, no need for any fertility tests
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
If you are having regular periods there is no need for fertility tests as of now. To improve your chances of conception , maintain normal BMI, quit smoking if you smoke and have intercourse atleast thrice weekly.
If are having regular periods in all probability your womb also will be normal. Yet if it is bothering you too much , discuss with your doctor and get an ultrasound of uterus and ovaries or an internal examination done .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My BMI is 18.4 and my height is 165cm
Brief Answer:
You need to put on weight
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Your BMI is low. You need to put on a bit of weight so that BMI is 20 at least.
Take a tablet of folic acid daily.
Do write to me if you have any further concerns.
With best wishes,
Dr Rama
You need to put on weight
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Your BMI is low. You need to put on a bit of weight so that BMI is 20 at least.
Take a tablet of folic acid daily.
Do write to me if you have any further concerns.
With best wishes,
Dr Rama
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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