Heavy menstrual flow with blood

Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon for women, and it is also a barometer of women's health and can be affected by many factors. Heavy, thick menstrual flow with blood streaks is considered leucorrhea. Some of it is normal, while others may be related to inflammation. The situation of each woman is different, and the possible reasons are also different. Let’s take a look at the main reasons for heavy, thick and bloody menstrual flow.

This situation is menstrual leucorrhea. Normal leucorrhea is a mixture of vaginal mucosal exudates, cervical secretions and some endometrial secretions, and has no odor. Leucorrhea contains lactobacillus, lysozyme and antibodies, so it has the effect of inhibiting bacterial growth.

During each menstrual cycle, the quality and quantity of leucorrhea changes as the secretion of estrogen varies. Generally, the secretion of estrogen reaches its peak between two menstrual periods (equivalent to the ovulation period), so the leucorrhea at this time is abundant, transparent, like egg white, and the vulva feels moist. After the ovulation of the follicle, progesterone increases, and the leucorrhea is less in volume and thicker. In the few days before and after menstruation, due to pelvic congestion, vaginal exudate increases, leucorrhea also increases slightly, and the leucorrhea becomes turbid.

If you have excessive vaginal discharge during your menstrual period, you don't need to worry as long as there is no odor or any uncomfortable symptoms such as itching. If the amount of leucorrhea increases significantly compared to previous menstruation and is accompanied by other discomforts, it is recommended that you go to the hospital's gynecology department for a leucorrhea test. If you are sick, you can get timely treatment.

What to do if the leucorrhea increases during menstruation

When the amount of leucorrhea increases during menstruation, you must try to avoid eating greasy and sweet foods, such as cream, candy and other sweets. Pork fat will play a certain role in moisturizing. If you eat too much, it will cause excessive secretion of leucorrhea. Therefore, patients with increased leucorrhea must pay more attention to this aspect in their diet.