What causes vaginal bleeding?

Vaginal bleeding is a common symptom among women. The bleeding may occur in the vulva, the inner vulva, or the cervix. However, the amount of blood in some cases is relatively small, so many people do not pay much attention to this situation. If vaginal bleeding occurs in our body, we must understand the cause and how to treat it. Let’s take a look at the editor’s sharing.

1. Endocrine-related bleeding

Neonatal vaginal bleeding, bleeding related to contraceptives, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, intermenstrual bleeding, endocrine disorders such as menstrual disorders, postmenopausal uterine bleeding, etc.

2. Pregnancy-related bleeding

Threatened abortion, incomplete abortion, ectopic pregnancy, placenta previa, placental abruption, hydatidiform mole, choriocarcinoma, retained placenta after delivery, etc.

Bleeding Related to Inflammation

1. Vulvar bleeding is seen in vulvar ulcers, urethral caruncle, etc.

2. Vaginal bleeding is seen in vaginal ulcers, vaginitis, especially senile vaginitis, Trichomonas vaginitis, etc.

3. Cervical bleeding is seen in acute and chronic cervicitis, cervical erosion, cervical ulcer, cervical polyps, etc.

4. Uterine bleeding is seen in acute and chronic endometritis, chronic myometritis, acute and chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, etc.

Tumor-related bleeding

Submucous uterine fibroids, cervical polyps, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, fallopian tube cancer, etc. are all characterized by irregular bleeding. Certain ovarian tumors with endocrine function also often cause irregular vaginal bleeding. Postmenopausal bleeding should be particularly alert to tumors and should be carefully identified.

5. Bleeding related to contraception. Displacement of the contraceptive ring, improper use of contraceptive pills, etc.

6. Trauma-related bleeding

1. Bleeding caused by trauma.

2. What causes vaginal bleeding? Bleeding after sexual intercourse: It is seen in rupture of the hymen, vaginal wall or posterior fornix.

7. Bleeding related to systemic diseases

It is seen in disseminated intravascular coagulation complicated by liver disease, aplastic anemia, thrombocytopenic purpura and gynecological diseases.

Note: 1. If heavy bleeding occurs, please consult a doctor or notify the emergency center as soon as possible, otherwise it may result in death. If the amount of bleeding is small, rest quietly at home and observe first. Walking or riding in a car at this time may cause the condition to worsen. The patient should be taken to the hospital for examination.

Although vaginal bleeding is common in women's bodies, when such a problem occurs, it needs to be discovered and treated in time. Only in this way can the development of the disease be controlled no matter what the cause is. Women must pay attention to keeping the uterus warm and try not to eat excessive amounts of food.