Being a woman is not easy at all, and the point is not only that a modern lady should be active, always cheerful, fit and sexy. It's not even about childbirth and all kinds of tales about this time. The point is that a woman is monthly tested for the right to be considered as such. This test is menstruation, monthly discharge, sometimes painful and very unpleasant. Ladies are used to this, but intermenstrual bleeding always causes anxiety and even panic. What is the reason? Should I be worried? Is this symptom dangerous? Should I run to the doctor? And, of course, how to treat such a problem?
What is this?
Happy men continue to be blissfully unaware of women's he alth. They sincerely believe that pads and tampons are essentially useless things manufactured byexclusively for the sake of women's whims. And PMS they consider our whims. Sometimes we ourselves become uncomfortable because during this period we so much want warmth, care and attention. A strong woman does not show her weaknesses. But intermenstrual bleeding is an alarming symptom. It warns not only about any problems in the he alth of the female body. But it can be a wake-up call that speaks of various diseases. Have you noticed any unusual intermenstrual bleeding? No need to panic - this is a fairly common phenomenon, which may be a variant of the norm. Maybe you fell from a great height the day before? Or did you have too active an intimate relationship? Yes, yes, sometimes sex can have such consequences, so informing your partner about possible problems is a very good idea. Of course, intermenstrual bleeding can indicate tears in the vaginal area, but this is already such a factor that you need to report to the police. If a woman has tears, she may have been raped.
Causes of unplanned bleeding
So, intermenstrual bleeding appeared. The causes of this symptom can be quickly and accurately established. So do not guess on the coffee grounds, but quickly step into the nearest hospital. But on the way, take a look at your personal calendar. Maybe you are ovulating? This event happens on the 10-16th day of the cycle. At the same time, intermenstrual bleeding is very weak and the "flow" dries up quickly. This is not entirely normal, but it only indicates a slight hormonal malfunction in the body. There are no dangers for the lady's he alth.
If, when visiting the toilet, traces of blood on the toilet paper suddenly become apparent, but these secretions do not stain the laundry, then you definitely have ovulation. Eggs are released from the ovary, which is accompanied by a decrease in the amount of estrogen in the body. If everything is confirmed, then do not panic. You are absolutely he althy and you do not need treatment at all. But if the discharge causes discomfort and pain, then consult a doctor to normalize the hormonal background.
And more
Quite often, intermenstrual bleeding causes the most banal. For example, a woman takes oral contraceptives incorrectly or misses the appointment time. Maybe she had an intrauterine device installed or had a series of procedures at the gynecologist. Sometimes special medicines force a lady to bleed. It is quite logical that intermenstrual bleeding may occur during a miscarriage or an inflammatory process. The low level of thyroid hormone, endometriosis and constant stress also have a bad effect on the he alth of the lady. Also, teenage girls and ladies should be careful about their he alth during the period of hormonal changes. The body is switching to a new work schedule and can "bleed".
When to worry?
Most often, women are very frightened if they have intermenstrual bleeding during pregnancy. Pregnancy -the time itself is not the easiest and most joyful, but if bloody marks appear on the linen or, even worse, a “flood” begins, then there are logical fears for the life and he alth of the child. This pathology is more common than others. This can be a serious complication, but there is no need to panic right away. There should be no bleeding. The exception is the first trimester, when a woman may be unaware of her condition. Then the discharge is smearing. This happens at the moment of attachment of the ovum to the uterus and usually corresponds to the period of menstruation. In other cases, intermenstrual uterine bleeding is a pathology. If a woman bleeds at an early stage, then the threat of a miscarriage looms. In addition, such a symptom can warn of an ectopic or "frozen" pregnancy, as well as a cystic skid. In the later period, the blood comes due to abruption or placenta previa. Do not immediately think about the pathology of the fetus. Blood can go due to exacerbation of gynecological diseases in the mother. By the way, spotting during pregnancy does not mean at all that there are no reasons for excitement. In any case, you need to go to the doctor.
To understand the reason why the blood is flowing, you need to go to the gynecologist and undergo a series of examinations based on a hospital or maternity hospital. The doctor will take a swab from the vagina and send the sample for general and biochemical analysis. Be sure to conduct an ultrasound examination of the pelvic organs and the fetus. If a pathology is detected, then the treatment of intermenstrualbleeding will again slow down slightly due to additional research. Treatment will be determined by identifying the pathology and stage of the disease. If a miscarriage occurs, then measures will be taken to preserve the pregnancy. There are drugs that stop the blood, lowering the tone of the uterus. If it was possible to save the fetus, then pregnant women need to refrain from sexual activity and stay as calm as possible. For prevention, doctors may recommend motherwort or valerian tincture. You can take a course of acupuncture or endonasal galvanization. It is better not to listen to the advice of traditional doctors, as the herbs recommended by them can aggravate the situation.
Complications
And so scary when there is bleeding. The intermenstrual period is always perceived as a period of rest and rest. But if complications arise during pregnancy, then panic begins. For example, some miscarriages simply cannot be treated. If a miscarriage could not be avoided, then septic shock may occur due to remnants of dead fetus tissue in the uterus. If the blood loss exceeds the permissible limits, then the woman in labor may die due to the development of hemorrhagic shock. A rare malignant cancer may develop after a scraping due to a mole.
For the sake of prevention
Why think about how to stop intermenstrual bleeding when you can try to prevent it?! First of all, you need to think about natural family planning, that is, to refuse abortions. You also need to reduce physical and sexual activity during pregnancy. If a woman hasthere are chronic gynecological diseases, then they need to be treated in a timely manner, and ideally, be checked by a gynecologist before the planned pregnancy and cure all sores. It would also be good for a woman to fulfill her destiny and become a mother before the age of 35.
What do doctors say about treatment?
If intermenstrual bleeding has begun; causes, treatment and possible risks will be written only by a doctor, so do not neglect his help. Take care of yourself and your child! Doctors forbid self-stopping blood through pills. After a miscarriage and curettage, they do not advise getting pregnant before three to six months. With sex, it is better to be more careful, especially if the partner has a large penis. Also, doctors are trying to cool the ardor of potential mothers who take delays and blood smears for signs of pregnancy. It could just as well be ovarian dysfunction. Doctors also say that pregnant women should not go to the bath, especially for short periods. Blood after intercourse may indicate damage to the mucous membrane or cervix. A neat woman is unlikely to have to worry about painful discharge, but if such a moment is suddenly observed, then there may be genital infections. Doctors recommend checking both partners. Based on the results of the tests, the doctor will prescribe drugs, suppositories and ointments. In the event that the tests do not show the presence of infections, you will have to start looking for a non-infectious cause.
Hormonal failure makes the whole body sufferin general rather than specific organs. You can draw an analogy with a broken clock - until you find and debug the malfunction, do not expect the accuracy of the indicators. Abundant discharge from the uterus can signal endometriosis, cervical erosion, and even a cancerous tumor. Here it is impossible to delay in seeking medical attention and treatment.
Treatment in progress
Of course, a rare woman in her right mind will ignore bleeding, but the treatment process can be divided into conservative and progressive. There are also preventive measures that sometimes seem too drastic. Let's start with time-tested methods.
Taking hormonal drugs is still relevant to normalize the cycle and stop bleeding. If the bleeding is caused by stress, then a prescription for sedatives is a good way to block it.
The lady's diet will also have to be adjusted. Add more vitamins to the menu and iron, which is abundant in beef, legumes, vegetables and fruits.
Floating cycle cannot be considered normal and should be checked by a gynecologist. By contacting in time, you can "catch" the disease at an early stage and cure it without loss to your body.
If a patient tells the gynecologist at the appointment that she plans to switch to oral contraceptives, then he will probably tell her that the addiction period may be accompanied by discharge. Therefore, intermenstrual bleeding when taking OK will not be considered a pathology. A third of all women have spotting discharge, and they remain fromthree months to six months. What explains this phenomenon? Pretty low dose of hormones!
Intermenstrual bleeding when taking contraceptives appear due to the fact that the body does not have enough hormones to block the natural hormonal background. If the discharge is scarce and quickly disappears, then this type of contraception is clearly suitable for you. Just do not forget to contact the doctor with complaints in time if there is an aching sensation in the abdomen, pain, and the discharge becomes more abundant. If any of the similar symptoms are observed, then the type of contraceptive should be changed. And the abundant secretions of a breakthrough character do speak of atrophy of endometrial cells, but, by the way, they do not pose a danger. All you need to do is consult with your doctor. By the way, it would not be bad to read the instructions before taking contraceptives directly. There is information that the daily hormonal dose must be doubled before any discharge completely stops.
You can't stop taking OK half way, as you can earn anemia and severe malaise. It's also worth cutting back a bit on smoking if that's your addiction. The fact is that cigarettes suppress the production of estrogen.
Pathology and norm
If a girl is very young, then she really does not want to see a doctor and therefore she will first self-medicate. This is almost always an erroneous decision, which can almost lead to death, especially when it comes to bleeding. If the problem lies in the uterus, thenYou can’t see it with your own eyes, but you can calculate it. If a woman had an abortion, and then pain began, the temperature rose, then it can be assumed that there is endometritis, that is, inflammation of the inner layer of the uterus. If left untreated, the disease will reach a new level and become chronic. Intermenstrual bleeding with endometriosis is the body's cry for help, as it cannot cope with the load of problems that have fallen on it.
Polyps may appear in the endometrium after abortions. Of course, you cannot make a diagnosis by eye here, but according to the results of hysteroscopy, ultrasound and histology, everything becomes clear. It will be possible to treat only with a surgical method, followed by taking COCs.
You need to pay attention not only to the nature, but also to the color of the discharge. If they are brown, then it looks like endometriosis. A lot has already been said about this disease, but the consequences are often hushed up. But endometriosis may well turn into infertility.
So, we need to summarize all of the above. First, intermenstrual bleeding should never be ignored. Even in the most harmless cases, this symptom makes you pay attention to your he alth, calm down morally, and stabilize your sex life. You can’t tolerate bloody discharge and leave your partner in the dark, because, perhaps, their appearance is his fault and the result of violent sex.
Secondly, you should definitely go to the gynecologist at the first symptoms of bleeding. In the best case, it will simply be a scheduled inspection, which, by the way, is recommended to be carried out a couple of times a year in order to preventpossible trouble. Already a gynecologist can suggest the cause of bleeding and, for example, give a referral to an appointment with a neurologist or psychologist, if it's all about stress.
Thirdly, you can not self-medicate and prescribe pills recommended by the Internet. It is impossible to diagnose yourself based on your own pain. You won't even be able to accurately pinpoint the location of the pain.
Finally, fourthly, at the appointment with a specialist, give him as much information as possible. Does bleeding cause discomfort? Does it continue for a long time? By "long" you need to understand a period of more than three days. Is the bleeding getting worse? Do you have a regular menstrual cycle? Is there pain, and what is it like? Well, if you can talk about the color and nature of bleeding, remember the stressful situations experienced. Of course, ideally, you need to establish contacts with your own gynecologist in order to be observed by one person and have before your eyes the entire history of your visits to this office.
Instead of a conclusion
It turns out that intermenstrual bleeding is not fatal, but always unpleasant and suspicious. Many women are interested in whether sex is allowed with bloody discharge? The question is ambiguous. If the blood goes during adaptation to oral contraceptives, then there are no contraindications. Of course, this is provided that both partners observe the rules of personal hygiene and are not afraid of the sight of blood. Men are often nervous at the sight of blood and are afraid to hurt the woman. Explain to your partner that in such a discharge situation -the phenomenon is temporary and painless, and sex gives positive emotions and is therefore useful for both of you.
