5. Changes in Menstrual Flow
Changes in menstrual flow can signify a lot of things when a woman experiences it, and sometimes it’s literally only a temporary hiccup in your system caused by excess stress.
Other times it can signify a few more serious conditions and causes, including the fact that you need serious changes to your diet in order to be healthier, that you have pushed your body too far and need to up your immune system – or that there’s an underlying medical condition causing it.
The low platelet count will affect your body’s ability to clot: You might notice excessive bleeding or bleeding that doesn’t stop, and it’s not only restricted to cuts but can extend to the possibility of affecting your menstrual flow. If you notice a heavier menstrual flow together with any of the other symptoms that have been mentioned in this article, a low platelet count is likely and means you should see your doctor.