What if my period is delayed for 5 days and the amount is less?

What if my period is delayed for 5 days and the amount of blood is less?

If the menstruation is delayed for 5 days and the amount of menstruation is small, it may be caused by mental stress, intrauterine adhesions, hyperthyroidism, etc.

1. Mental stress: The patient has relatively high work or study pressure, which can easily cause the mind to be in a state of tension for a long time. This will affect the normal work of the hypothalamus and may cause the above-mentioned discomfort symptoms. It is recommended to participate in outdoor activities such as jogging and walking to distract attention and relieve tension.

2. Intrauterine adhesion: Due to long-term intrauterine surgery, the endometrium will be damaged and some endometrium will have adhesions. At this time, the endometrium is not easy to fall off, and symptoms such as reduced menstruation, delayed menstruation, and dysmenorrhea are likely to occur. Under the guidance of a doctor, treatment methods such as placement of an intrauterine device, balloon dilation, and regular uterine dilation can be used.

3. Hyperthyroidism: The cause of hyperthyroidism is usually related to genetic factors, excessive iodine intake, pituitary lesions and other factors. After the disease occurs, due to hypothalamic pituitary dysfunction, thyroid hormone secretion is excessive. At this time, it is easy to affect the reproductive system, which may manifest as symptoms such as infrequent menstruation and prolonged menstruation. Under the guidance of a doctor, drugs such as propylthiouracil tablets, methimazole tablets, and lithium carbonate tablets can be used for treatment.

In addition to the above reasons, it may also be caused by severe anemia, polycystic ovary syndrome, premature ovarian failure and other diseases. Regular check-ups should be conducted to better understand the condition.