Bleeding in the middle of the cycle: causes
The menstrual cycle involves monthly bleeding for 3-5 days. If bleeding occurs in the middle of the cycle, this can be a sign of a malfunction in the female body.
Bleeding in the middle of the cycle: causes
The main causes of bleeding
A slight bleeding in the middle of the cycle can be a symptom of fertilization of an egg or pregnancy. It is possible only when contraception is not used. When a fertilized egg is introduced to the uterus, blood vessels rupture, which leads to the formation of blood drops. If after 3 days the discharge does not go away, but only intensifies, painful sensations appear, there is a high risk that an ectopic pregnancy has occurred.
Early termination of pregnancy is often accompanied by bleeding in the middle of the cycle
The second reason is the incorrectly selected course of hormonal drugs. With insufficient protection against unwanted pregnancy, the body requires an increase in the dose of hormones, secreting a small amount of blood in the middle of the cycle. When the dose is increased by the attending physician, the unpleasant symptom disappears.
Frequent stressful situations and prolonged hypothermia of the body lead to hormonal imbalance. As a result, bleeding occurs earlier or later than the usual date of menstruation.
Recurrent bleeding with profuse discharge can be a sign of ovarian dysfunction, endocrine system disease.
Also, some medications cause premature bleeding:
- abrupt cessation of hormonal drugs
- taking medications containing estrogen
- use of emergency contraception
When spotting discharge appears, it is necessary to carefully monitor the further state of the body. Regular bleeding in the middle of the cycle for no apparent reason is a reason to visit a gynecologist. During the examination, certain disorders and diseases will be identified that require compulsory treatment.
Discharge of blood droplets after intercourse is a sign of damage to the mucous membrane or cervix
Very often, untimely discharge of blood from the vagina indicates the appearance of a tumor, an infectious disease or injury to the internal genital organs. For example, if the intrauterine device is incorrectly installed, periodic bleeding may occur, accompanied by an inflammatory process. In this case, the spiral should be removed.