DIAGNOSIS CHECKLIST
for Light periods

Why: to determine if acute or chronic.

Why: The peri-menopause is a possible cause of light periods. The average age of menopause (i.e. when periods cease for more than 12 months ) is 51.

Why: i.e. how many days do you bleed for?

Why: i.e. from Day 1 of menstruation to the onset of the next period.

Why: i.e. from day 1 of menstruation to the onset of the next menstrual period. Average interval is 28 days.

Why: to try to determine how light the periods actually are.

Why: e.g. the oral contraceptive pill is a common cause of reduced menstrual blood flow and has no abnormal consequences.

Why: e.g. thyroid disease.

Why: e.g. palpitations, hot flushes, night sweats, lethargy, dry vagina, dry skin, change in periods ranging from lighter bleeding, heavier bleeding, less frequent or missed menstrual periods.

Why: e.g. loose bowel motions, intolerance to heat, sweating of hands, muscle weakness, increased appetite, weight loss, heart palpitations, emotional lability, lethargy, absent or reduced menstruation.