Why is discharge after menstruation so dangerous? The female body has clear time intervals that determine the beginning and end of menstruation. This, in turn, is the key to he alth, as well as the work of the reproductive system without any problems. This cycle has blood clots at its disposal, but the regeneration process does not end there either. Other processes are necessary to start ovulation. If there are any deviations from the norm during the menstrual cycle, you should go to a specialist. Ignoring the problem can negatively affect the functionality of a woman's genitals and her overall he alth.
According to statistics provided by gynecologists, every fifth woman has experienced red discharge some time after her period.
That is why the questions arise: what is the cause of bleeding a week after menstruation? Is it possible to prevent this? And in whatis there a problem? What are the signs of deviation from the physiological norm?
There are age-related causes that affect the appearance of blood discharge at the end of the menstrual cycle. Gynecologists assure that such an appearance can be regarded as part of the gynecological process. This symptom is typical during adolescence. Symptoms depend on the speed of puberty.
How many days should pass between periods? Usually, about twenty days. However, bleeding seven days after the end of menstruation can be caused by an unstable hormonal background, which may be accompanied by a lack of ovulation. This should be taken into account and regarded as a serious signal to sound the alarm. If for several months you have observed such a deviation in yourself, then this indicates that you need to contact a specialist so that he can diagnose, find out deviations in the reproductive system.
Most girls who enter the stage of formation of the reproductive system, a clear cycle of menstruation is established, but if spotting appears, this indicates a pathology, so you need to go to a specialist under supervision.
A list of various reasons why a hormonal imbalance occurs and why this leads to bleeding a few days after the end of menstruation is presented below.
Unfortunately, dysfunction is not always directly related to the reproductive organs. Sometimes the causes of the disorder can be pathologies of other organs, blood clots with saturatedred color can stand out under the influence of external factors. That is why experts have identified several pathological phenomena that can lead to similar symptoms and lead to serious consequences.
What to do with bleeding a week after menstruation? The answer to this question will be found further.
Hormonal disruption
Deviations in the functioning of the thyroid gland can lead to hormonal failure throughout the woman's body. In medicine, this phenomenon is called hypothyroidism in women. This manifestation can provoke an increase in the amount of blood, weight fluctuations can begin abruptly. Also, hormonal failure can lead to polycystic ovaries or an increase in the period of discharge, while menstruation can be delayed by spotting. Also, hypothyroidism in women can cause spotting in the middle of the cycle.
Emergency contraception
This deviation from the norm can occur at the time of taking emergency contraception. Those women who have had to resort to this method of protection state that they have experienced side effects, such as brown discharge after menstruation, with an unpleasant odor and pain. All this is an essential attribute of some contraceptives. Other spotting may also be noted after taking Escapel or Postinor. If you take "Postinor" during menstruation, then at the end of the menstrual cycle, the woman will noticeuncharacteristic discharge for several days.
Oral type contraception
Oral contraceptives can also cause bleeding in the middle of the cycle. The bulk of such funds are based on the principles of hormone therapy. That is why during the first few months after the medication has begun, uncharacteristic discharge appears at the end of menstruation. This manifestation is understandable, because the body fails, the additional intervention of the hormone from the drug disrupts the woman's reproductive system.
Hormonal patches
Hormonal patches can also cause bleeding in the middle of the cycle, in the case of using these types of contraception, it is not uncommon for red discharge to appear after menstruation has ended. This is due to the fact that there is also a hormonal failure.
Intrauterine device
Installation of an intrauterine device or ring can also lead to a change in the functioning of the body. These types of contraception perform the function of an irritant of the vaginal mucosa. In this case, a woman needs to pay attention to the fact that if the pink discharge after menstruation does not stop after a week, this indicates that the blood vessels in the vagina have been injured. In this case, experts recommend that you immediately go to the specialist who installed this device. Unfortunately, even a couple of small wounds insidethe mucous membrane of the vagina can lead to poor he alth. There are intermenstrual spotting, uncharacteristic clots, which in the future may lead to bleeding altogether.
If a woman starts using broad-spectrum drugs and she develops a red discharge, then this is due to the fact that the drug that has begun to enter the body has a high level of action on blood clotting.
Ectopic pregnancy
Unfortunately, discharge with blood after menstruation a week later belongs to absolutely any age category. No matter how old a woman is, she is at risk. An ectopic pregnancy can occur at any time during ovulation. Experts assure that the appearance of such a symptom indicates that there is a rejection of the fetus. If this is the cause of bleeding, the woman should also experience pain.
Gynecological procedures
The appearance of blood clots after menstruation may be the result of a gynecological procedure. During the examination or during the scraping, an injury could occur, the walls of the vagina could be damaged, as a result of which there was a slight discharge. It should be borne in mind that small discharge after menstruation in a week passes on its own within a few days after the visit to the specialist.
In case of beriberi
Most often the appearance of bleeding a week aftermenstruation is a sign that there is a lack of vitamin B in the body. In this case, experts recommend restoring the vitamin balance in the body, and thus the discharge will end and will not be repeated.
Injuries
Injury to the genitals can also lead to discharge. If a woman had to endure acts of a violent nature, or if sexual intercourse dragged on without additional lubrication, and at the moment when the natural one had already dried up, blood discharge may appear. Also, this phenomenon may be accompanied by severe pain in the lower abdomen, in which case it is necessary to contact a specialist immediately. The doctor will have to conduct an examination, if necessary, take biomaterial and scrapings for analysis in order to reject possible causes of ailment.
Ovulation
During ovulation, some women tend to have a discharge. This liquid is similar to blood.
Pregnancy
The appearance of spotting after the end of the menstrual cycle may indicate fertilization. In this case, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible. Any bleeding during pregnancy is a symbol that something is going wrong in the body. If you do not see a doctor in a timely manner, this can lead to a miscarriage.
Miscarriage
In fact, this is a spontaneous rejection of the fetus by the woman's body. This phenomenon can be caused by several factors. If there is bleeding orprofuse discharge after menstruation, you need to see a specialist.
Climax
Climax is a natural process in the life of every woman, it means the fact that the reproductive function of the woman's body has already ended. During this period of time, a complete rearrangement of the body occurs. During the onset of menopause, it is necessary to contact a specialist who will advise on this issue, prescribe drugs that will ease pain, reduce discharge, and also improve general condition and well-being.
External factors
Also, the female body may fail due to external factors. For example, excessive stress on the psycho-emotional level or physical overstrain can provoke blood discharge even after the end of menstruation. Such a phenomenon can be extremely unpleasant even after the first causes have been eliminated. Do not let the situation take its course, additional medical intervention is needed. Many women who have experienced severe stress that provoked bleeding declare that if they did not go to the doctor for the first time after a nervous shock, then after a repetition of the situation, the discharge became more abundant. In this case, patients should consult a doctor who will prescribe a course of sedatives in order to deal with such a deviation. The reasons are extremely simple and it is enough to limit yourself to taking light sedatives. They are combined with various herbal preparations.
Drugs for gynecological diseases
Bleeding can also be a side effect of taking various medications aimed at combating gynecological disease. The female body reacts in its own way to this or that medication.
Infections
Infections can also cause bleeding. Sexually transmitted diseases are very dangerous. After all, they begin to intensively affect the human body, and this can lead to various pathological processes. If such a situation occurs, in no case should you let everything take its course or engage in treatment on your own, you should immediately go to the gynecologist and consult. The specialist will diagnose and prescribe a set of drugs that are aimed at eliminating the infection.
Uterine bleeding
This manifestation can be triggered by several factors at once (infections of the reproductive system, the appearance of neoplasms or tumors, and so on). The list is long, so in the case of bloody discharge a few days after menstruation, you should immediately contact a specialist. Depending on the severity of the situation, the woman is prescribed diagnostics and specific treatment.
Treatment of spotting after menstruation
Therapy associated with red discharge that appeared after menstruation depends on the reason why such a condition arose. If the gynecologist has established the cause of the disease associated with the infection, then the patient is prescribedtopical antibiotics, as well as drugs that improve the functioning of the immune system. The duration of such treatment takes an average of 4-5 weeks. It is also worth understanding the fact that in the case of an infectious disease, not one, but both sexual partners should undergo therapy.
In some cases, the discharge depends on how many days between periods in a woman's cycle. If it is not regular, then hormonal treatment is necessary. To normalize the cycle, contraceptive "Jess" is used. These are tablets, which include substances such as ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone. After regular use of pills on the recommendation of a specialist, the problem with discharge will disappear. However, the medication should not be used for diabetes mellitus, thrombosis, renal failure, pancreatitis and other serious diseases.
If endometriosis or uterine papilloma has been diagnosed, then surgical intervention is necessary. Unfortunately, therapy will not help to solve all disorders in the endocrine system. In this case, hormonal drugs are also prescribed, but they are purely individual and are recommended for women depending on the results of the analysis.
If the doctor was diagnosed with uterine cancer, then you need to consult an oncologist who will prescribe the therapy. In the event that uterine cancer is diagnosed and bleeding develops, then the woman is prescribed a hemostatic agent, and general strengthening treatment is also recommended. Also, the patient will need to pay attention to their diet. The menu should include legumes, beef, fruits,vegetables and liver. This will allow the body to recover as soon as possible.
As soon as deviations from the norm appeared in the body, strange discharges appeared and the woman's condition worsened, it is necessary to immediately go to a specialist in order to exclude the development of serious pathologies. The doctor will conduct the necessary examination, determine the diagnosis, in accordance with which he will prescribe the treatment. As soon as even slight deviations in the menstrual cycle appear, it is necessary to go to the gynecologist for a consultation. He will help to identify the pathology in a timely manner and prescribe treatment, for example, contraceptive "Jess", which will help normalize the cycle and improve the patient's condition.
