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Could blood discharge be a symptom of serious illness? What could be the causes of such vaginal discharge? Should a doctor be consulted? Are there over-the-counter medications available at the pharmacy to help eliminate blood vaginal discharge? The question is answered by the drug. Katarzyna Darecka.
Should you be concerned about blood discharge?
Good day. I am 35 years old, I am a healthy woman who has never had any serious illnesses. I have had two pregnancies behind me without any problems, my younger child is 5 years old. I have never had major problems of a gynecological nature, at best some minor infections, which I managed to deal with efficiently. Recently, however, I have noticed a disturbing symptom, namely, it appeared in me vaginal discharge with blood.
The vaginal discharge appeared after ovulation, I do not monitor the cycle closely, but I guess so by counting the time from the last menstruation. Is blood discharge a symptom of the disease? Where does this symptom come from? Should I go to the doctor with this or wait for the situation to develop? Or maybe buy some over-the-counter remedy that will stop the disturbing symptom? I do not know what to do. I was also wondering if the blood discharge could be related to the menstrual cycle, but on the other hand, I had not experienced such a symptom before. I will be grateful for your help and answer.
The doctor indicates possible reasons for the presence of blood in the vaginal discharge
A slight spotting or the appearance of a blood-colored vaginal discharge in the middle of your cycle beyond your period can have many causes, one of which is bleeding during ovulationthat is, when an egg is released from our ovary and then travels through the fallopian tube to the uterus. Bleeding during ovulation is not harmful, nor is it a sign that you are pregnant. About 3% of women experience bleeding during ovulation and it is usually very mild.
It should be remembered that ovulation is associated with very sudden and large changes in hormone levels and occurs 10-12 hours after the peak concentration of luteinizing hormone and 14-24 hours after the appearance of the maximum level of estradiol. It is due to these sudden changes that there is a slight spotting in the area of ovulation. This spotting is usually light pink in color as it mixes the blood with the cervical mucus.
In the book, a woman’s monthly cycle lasts 28 days, it is the time counted between the first day of a given period and the first day of the next menstruation. Monthly bleeding starts the cycle and lasts until the 7th day of the cycle at the latest. Ovulation should occur on the 14th day of the cycle. However, that would be the case in an ideal world, but just as each of us differs externally, we are not identical internally. Symptoms of ovulation are: cervical discharge with the appearance of “egg white”, the cervix is lowered compared to the previous days, and the basal body temperature, measured in the oral cavity or vagina, increases by 0.4-1.0 degrees C in relation to normal test temperature.
Nevertheless, it is recommended to visit a gynecologist. They will be able to get a detailed history of spotting and comorbid symptoms, monthly cycle, previous medical history, medications taken, and chronic diseases. The doctor will also be able to perform a physical examination: in the speculum, two-handed set, and even perform a transvaginal ultrasound, which allows imaging the uterus and ovaries and identifying possible pathologies.
You should remember about follow-up visits to the gynecologist, regardless of age – women aged 25-59. a Pap smear is available every 3 years, financed by the National Health Fund, but the gynecologist may recommend more frequent check-ups. This is important as cytology enables the treatment of cervical cancer at a very early stage, resulting in its frequent cure.
– Lek. Katarzyna Darecka
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