Why does menstrual flow decrease? ——Analysis of health topics that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, "reduced menstrual flow" has become a hot topic on social platforms and health forums, with many women sharing related confusion and medical experiences. This article will combine the hot discussion data from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the possible causes and response suggestions of this phenomenon from a medical perspective.
1. Statistics of hot discussions on the entire network (last 10 days)
| platform | Amount of related topics | main discussion group |
|---|---|---|
| 128,000 items | Women aged 18-35 | |
| little red book | 65,000 notes | Working women aged 25-40 |
| Zhihu | 3200+ questions and answers | Women with higher education levels |
| Douyin | 120 million views | Female users of all ages |
2. Six main reasons for reduced menstrual flow
1.changes in hormone levels: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid dysfunction and other endocrine diseases are frequently discussed points, and the number of views of related topics in popular science videos on health accounts has increased significantly.
2.lifestyle factors: Data shows that content discussing "abnormal menstruation caused by staying up late/stress" increased by 45% month-on-month, becoming one of the most watched triggers.
| lifestyle factors | Discuss the popularity index |
|---|---|
| Stay up late for a long time | 87.5 |
| excessive weight loss | 76.2 |
| mental stress | 92.1 |
| Smoking and drinking | 63.4 |
3.History of uterine cavity operations: Iatrogenic factors such as artificial abortion and dilation and curettage surgery are most frequently mentioned in the popular science content of professional medical accounts.
4.nutritional deficiencies: The topic of iron, vitamin D and other nutrient deficiencies increased by 30% in the content of nutritionist accounts.
5.drug effects: The side effects of contraceptive pills, antidepressants and other drugs have triggered widespread discussions, and the number of related consultations has increased significantly on online consultation platforms.
6.age factor: The discussion of perimenopausal symptoms has become more popular among women aged 35+, with related searches increasing by 58%.
3. Discussion ranking of popular response plans
| solution | support rate | Controversy Index |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning | 42.7% | 35.6 |
| Western medicine hormone therapy | 38.5% | 61.2 |
| lifestyle adjustments | 89.3% | 12.4 |
| Nutritional supplements | 76.8% | 24.7 |
4. Professional doctor’s advice
1.Seek medical attention promptly: If there is an obvious decrease in menstrual volume (<20ml) for 3 consecutive menstrual cycles, you should seek medical examination, focusing on hormone levels and uterine conditions.
2.scientific record: It is recommended to use the menstrual cycle APP to record bleeding volume and symptom changes, and provide complete data when seeing a doctor.
3.Avoid blind conditioning: The "diet therapy prescriptions" and "massage techniques" circulated on the Internet lack medical evidence, and improper intervention may delay treatment.
4.Pay attention to mental health: Data shows that the positive rate of anxiety and depression screening for women with abnormal menstruation is 43%, and attention should be paid to the psychological state at the same time.
5. Special reminder
Recently, there have been many controversial cases shared on social platforms about "reduced menstrual flow and self-healing", and medical experts pointed out that there is survivor bias. Individuals vary greatly, and any physical changes should seek professional diagnosis and avoid following the trend and trying online folk remedies.
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is November 1-10, 2023. The data sources include public discussions on Weibo, Xiaohongshu, Zhihu, Douyin and other platforms.
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