What's the matter with bleeding after menstruation?

Women's menstruation is generally very regular, about 5-7 days, and occasional abnormalities are also normal. Don't underestimate the impact of menstruation on women. If there is a problem with menstruation, the consequences can be very troublesome. Some women still have bleeding after their menstruation ends and are worried that they have some gynecological disease. So, what is the cause of bleeding after menstruation? Let’s take a look at the reasons below.

In addition to physiological ovulation bleeding, postmenstrual bleeding is mostly pathological. For safety reasons, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital as soon as possible to diagnose the cause of bleeding in time to avoid missing the opportunity for early diagnosis and treatment. The main causes of postmenstrual bleeding are:

1. Functional uterine bleeding

It is common in clinical practice, manifested as irregular menstrual cycle, excessive menstrual flow, prolonged menstruation or irregular bleeding. The principle of treatment is to stop bleeding quickly, adjust and establish a normal menstrual cycle after stopping bleeding, and prevent recurrence.

2. Contact bleeding

Most of the time, there is vaginal bleeding after sexual intercourse, which is often related to gynecological diseases such as vaginitis, cervical erosion, cervical polyps, early cervical cancer, and submucosal fibroids.

3. Hydatidiform mole

If a woman who has had a hydatidiform mole experiences persistent vaginal bleeding again within two years after regular treatment, it may be an early symptom of a malignant hydatidiform mole and she must seek medical attention immediately.

4. Take emergency contraceptive pills

The impact of emergency contraceptive pills on menstruation is mainly manifested in changes in the menstrual cycle, which may be early or delayed. Especially for repeated users, it can cause menstrual disorders, bleeding, and continuous spotting.

5. Vaginal bleeding in menopausal women

For some women who still have sex, due to vaginal dryness after menopause, if they do not use some lubricants, it is easy to cause mechanical damage to the vagina and bleeding. In addition, as age increases, the risk of cervical cancer and uterine cancer increases, so the possibility of cancer must be ruled out.

6. Ovulation bleeding

The amount of this bleeding is not much. Some people only have a small amount of brown secretion. It usually lasts for half a day or 2-3 days, and no more than 7 days at most. It may be accompanied by mild ovulation pain and back pain. Those with mild symptoms do not need treatment, but those with obvious symptoms should seek medical attention promptly.