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Scanty Menstruation: Causes and Treatment

Scanty menstruation, otherwise known as Hypomenorrhea, is a condition in which a woman suffers from very scanty discharge during her menstrual periods. The duration of the menstrual period may also become shortened as a consequence of this problem. Women suffering from this problem also commonly experience vaginal spotting during their periods. Hypomenorrhea is the reverse of the more common problem of excessive menstrual discharge faced by many women. In some women, the problem may be hereditary and it may be found upon investigation that other female members of their family, like mother and sister(s) also have a history of hypomenorrhea. It is also possible that the problem lies in the constitution of the endometrial vascular tissues. In a few cases, the problem results from the fact that the area of the surface within the reproductive tract from which bleeding takes place during the menstrual period is itself restricted. This could be the consequence of a previous surger