Low menstrual flow after delivery

Low menstrual flow after childbirth is a common phenomenon, which may be caused by a variety of factors, including changes in hormone levels, endometrial damage, nutritional deficiencies, mental stress, etc. 1. Changes in hormone levels During pregnancy, hormone levels in women will change significantly, and postpartum hormone levels will take some time to rebalance. In particular, elevated prolactin levels may inhibit ovarian function, resulting in relatively insufficient estrogen secretion, resulting in less menstrual flow. This condition usually improves gradually with the recovery of the body and generally does not require special treatment, but if it lasts for a long time or is accompanied by other abnormal symptoms, seek medical attention in time to check hormone levels. 2. Endometrial damage During childbirth, especially cesarean section, it may cause a certain degree of damage to the endometrium. If the endometrium is poorly repaired, it may lead to a decrease in menstrual volume. In addition, multiple abortions, curettage, etc. may also lead to thinning of the endometrium, affecting menstrual volume. In this case, ultrasound examination is needed to evaluate the endometrial condition, and appropriate treatment measures are taken according to the specific situation, such as drug treatment to promote endometrial repair or surgical treatment to repair damaged endometrium. 3, lack of nutrition Postpartum if insufficient nutrition intake, especially protein, vitamins, minerals and other deficiencies, may affect the body's recovery and endocrine function, resulting in less menstrual volume. Therefore, postpartum to pay attention to a reasonable diet, to ensure a balanced nutrition, eat more foods rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, such as meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits and so on. 4, mental stress postpartum care newborn stress, lack of sleep, emotional instability, etc. may lead to excessive mental stress, thus affecting the normal function of the endocrine system, causing less menstrual volume. Maternal to learn to self-regulate, maintain a good mentality, family members should also give enough care and support to help women relieve stress. In addition, some diseases, such as hypothyroidism, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc., may also lead to low menstrual flow after childbirth. If menstrual flow is accompanied by other abnormal symptoms, such as weight gain, hirsutism, amenorrhea, etc., you should seek medical attention in time and conduct relevant examinations to rule out the possibility of other diseases.