What is the cause of bleeding after menstruation?

Menstruation is something that every girl who enters puberty experiences every month. Moreover, the normality of menstruation also represents the physical health of female friends. Some female friends often experience bleeding after their menstrual period ends. This made female friends very confused about what was going on. Let’s take a brief look at it below! I hope it will be helpful to you.

Irregular vaginal bleeding: continuous, intermittent, and variable in amount. It is common in anovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding (dysfunctional uterine bleeding), submucosal uterine fibroids, early endometriosis, cervical cancer, etc.

Vaginal bleeding after intercourse and during gynecological examination: bright red in color, with varying amounts, it is common in cervical polyps, severe cervical erosion, acute cervicitis, early cervical cancer, or submucosal uterine fibroids.

Vaginal bleeding after menopause: If the patient is a woman of childbearing age with a history of sexual life, it is often caused by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, or hydatidiform mole; if the patient is a woman without a history of sexual life, possible causes include anovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding and reproductive tract malignant tumors.

Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding: The amount of bleeding is generally small, but may continue or recur. Occasionally, it may be accompanied by lower abdominal pain. Endometrial cancer should be excluded first, as it can also be seen in senile vaginitis or endometritis.

Spotting before and after menstruation: lasts for several days, causing the entire menstrual period to last more than ten days or even longer, often with continuous bleeding. It can be seen in ovulatory uterine bleeding (dysfunctional uterine bleeding), endometriosis, or as a side effect of intrauterine device placement.

Vaginal bleeding after taking emergency contraceptive pills: The effect 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 will cause menstrual disorders and continuous vaginal bleeding.

The above content introduces the various reasons for bleeding after menstruation. Due to the differences in female reproductive organs, female friends should pay more attention to daily cleaning and maintain the minimum genital hygiene. In addition, you must also take care of your body. During menstruation, be careful not to catch cold, do not eat raw or cold food, and pay more attention to keeping warm! This will prevent bleeding after the menstrual period.