What are the causes of nosebleeds in pregnant women?

After a woman becomes pregnant, her body will show many symptoms, one of the more typical ones being nosebleed. Since nosebleed occurs for no reason, it will definitely make the family very worried. Therefore, nosebleeds in pregnant women should be taken seriously. So, what are the causes of nosebleeds in pregnant women? Let’s take a closer look below.

Nosebleeds during pregnancy are a common occurrence in life. The common site of nosebleeds in pregnant women is the mucosal vascular area in the anterior and inferior part of the nasal septum, clinically known as the Nissl area. This area is rich in blood vessels and superficial in location. During pregnancy, due to the increase in estrogen levels in the body, the mucosa in the Nissl area swells, and the blood vessels dilate and become congested, making nosebleeds more likely to occur. Generally, occasional small amounts of nasal bleeding during pregnancy will not cause serious effects on the body. After the emotions are stabilized and local compression or stimulation of blood vessels contraction, the bleeding will often stop on its own after a few minutes. There is no need to take medicine or injections for treatment.

Common causes of nosebleeds in pregnant women include deviated nasal septum, dry air, local irritation and trauma, etc.

Pregnant women's bodies secrete a large amount of progesterone, which causes blood vessels to dilate and become congested. At the same time, the blood volume of pregnant women is higher than that of non-pregnant women, and the human nasal mucosa is rich in blood vessels and the blood vessel walls are relatively thin, so it is easy to rupture and cause nosebleeds. Especially when pregnant women get up after a night's sleep, change their body position or blow their nose, they are more likely to suffer from nosebleeds. In addition, pregnant women with nasal polyps, blood diseases, coagulation disorders, acute respiratory infections and other diseases will often experience nose bleeding.

The above is an introduction to the causes of nosebleeds in pregnant women. I hope it will be helpful to everyone’s understanding. There are many causes of nosebleeds in pregnant women. In daily life, if you find a similar situation, you must actively look for the cause and then take effective measures to solve it to prevent more serious consequences for the pregnant woman.