Pathogenesis (development of disease)
Bleeding is too light in hypomenorrhea; the affected person uses less than two presentations per day. The cause is due to decreased hormone production or is endometrial (belonging to the lining of the uterus).
Etiology (Causes)
Behavioral causes
- Overweight (BMI ≥ 25; obesity).
Disease-related causes
- Anorexia nervosa (anorexia nervosa)
- As an initial symptom of ovarian insufficiency – functional weakness of the ovaries.
- Chronic endometritis (inflammation of the uterus).
- Endometritis tuberculosa – infection of the endometrium with tuberculosis bacteria.
Medication
- Oral contraceptives (birth control pills)
Surgeries
- After forced curettage – After a scraping in which deeper layers of the endometrium were injured.
Other causes
- Hormone-coated intrauterine device – contraceptive coil.
