Sometimes there is blood in the vaginal discharge

In daily life, sometimes there will be blood in the leucorrhea. There are many reasons for this phenomenon. It may be ovulation bleeding or gynecological inflammation. If it is ovulation bleeding, this is a normal phenomenon and you don’t need to worry too much. Develop good hygiene habits and clean the vulva every day. If it is caused by gynecological inflammation, you must go to the hospital in time to find out the cause and then treat it symptomatically.

What is the cause of bloody vaginal discharge?

Having sex during the ovulation period, especially for newlyweds in their honeymoon period, often causes the woman to have bloody vaginal discharge due to excessive intimacy. In fact, this is a normal phenomenon. Because in the middle of the menstrual period, which is the ovulation period, the estrogen level in the female body drops briefly, causing the endometrium to lose hormonal support and partial shedding of the endometrium, resulting in regular vaginal bleeding. The bloody vaginal discharge at this time is also called ovulation period bloody vaginal discharge, but it has another name in traditional Chinese medicine, called intermenstrual bleeding.

In addition, if the leucorrhea is pathological and contains blood, female friends should be alert to gynecological inflammation, cervical disease, endometrial cancer, etc.

Finally, for mothers who have already had an IUD inserted, it is also common to have bloody leucorrhea caused by the intrauterine device.

What should I pay attention to when I have blood in my vaginal discharge?

1. Rest is a must! If bloody leucorrhea occurs during pregnancy, it may be a phenomenon of a small amount of menstruation after pregnancy. At this time, you should rest in bed more, refuse all strenuous exercise and movements, and stay in bed except going to the toilet. The symptom of bloody leucorrhea will usually disappear automatically in about 2 days.

2. Keep your emotions stable and be cheerful. The symptoms of leucorrhea bleeding are not isolated phenomena. In fact, many women have experienced it, especially those who have sexual experience. If you have sex during ovulation or do not pay attention to sexual hygiene, or if you have cervical erosion and other phenomena, it is possible to cause symptoms of leucorrhea bleeding. If pregnant mothers find bleeding during pregnancy, they must first stabilize their emotions and not be overly nervous. Observe whether they have abdominal pain and other discomfort symptoms. It is best to go to the hospital to find out the truth, do the necessary examinations, and find out the cause of the bleeding.

3. Prevent gynecological diseases. If you encounter symptoms of bloody vaginal discharge, which is quite common among pregnant mothers, but don't be careless. The first reaction is whether there is a possibility of threatened miscarriage. Secondly, do not rule out the possibility of a miscarriage caused by gynecological diseases, such as cervicitis, cervical erosion, etc.

What tests are needed for leucorrhea with blood?

1. Clue cell test: You can go to the hospital for clue cell test, which is a direct method to check bacterial vaginosis.

2. pH value check: Generally speaking, the vagina of a normal woman is slightly acidic because it can prevent the reproduction of pathogenic bacteria. Once a woman has a bacterial infection, her pH level will increase.

3. Amine test: Doctors point out that if the reaction of a woman's leucorrhea is positive through an amine test, a corresponding judgment can be made.

4. Examination for mold and trichomonas: When you have completed the examination for mold and trichomonas and found a "+" on the examination sheet, it means that you have been infected with trichomonas or mold, and the level of infection needs to be determined by a doctor.

5. Vaginal cleanliness check: When a woman has abnormal leucorrhea, she also needs to have her vaginal cleanliness checked. The vaginal cleanliness check is generally divided into four degrees. Grades Ⅰ to Ⅱ are normal, and grades Ⅲ to Ⅳ are abnormal leucorrhea.