Features of the female body should know every girl. Otherwise, sooner or later, his incomprehensible reaction to certain stimuli can scare. For example, it is important to know under what circumstances red discharge appears, but not monthly. A fairly common phenomenon, but it still scares many. So what could be causing this? When should I sound the alarm?
Still menstruation
The female body is an eternal mystery, and often even for doctors. Therefore, it is not so easy to predict the cause of the appearance of spotting from the vagina. It is necessary to take into account all the features and nuances, changes that have occurred in the patient's life.
As practice shows, red discharge before the onset of menstruation, especially if they do not cause pain, are not dangerous. Most likely, this is just a shift in the menstrual cycle. The reason for this can be the hormonal background. In any case, this should not cause concern. So you do not need to think that menstruation comes like a clock. Even if earlier critical days arrived strictly at a certain time, no one is immune from cycle shifts. Remember - the discharge in this case can be mild in the first few days, smearing.
Stress
The following scenario is common, but it does not attach much importance. Do you have red discharge from your vagina, but not menstruation? Do not rush to panic. After all, if this phenomenon does not bring you any special discomfort and even more pain, there is no reason for concern. Why?
Red discharge after menstruation (and before them) is a clear sign of body stress. Flights, strong emotional stress (even with positive emotions) - all this can affect your menstrual cycle and the condition as a whole. Usually, stress discharge is not strong, without mucus or any other special signs. After normalizing the situation, everything returns to normal.
By the way, overwork can also be attributed here. In order for the discharge to stop (at one point they can be confused with menstruation), you just need to relax and rest. All this is not a reason to visit a doctor. The maximum that you will be prescribed is antidepressants. And a good rest, complete isolation from stress. Indeed, this is how the female body exhibits a protective reaction.
Erosion
Red discharge, but not monthly, is another sign that you have some kind of disease. Just do not rush to the doctor, not in all cases it is necessary. Often the cause of this phenomenon is erosion of the cervix. She may bleed from time to time. As a result, any day you may begin to highlight red.
As practice shows, they are not plentiful, smearing, without impurities and mucus. May last up to menstruation. But also pass in some cases independently. If erosion is suspected, it is best to consult a doctor. It will definitely help you determine if there is a disease or not. If necessary, erosion can be burned, for example, with radio waves. After treatment, the discharge of red, but not monthly, will stop.
Voltage
As practice shows, vaginal discharge of red color can appear for many reasons. And you can predict them without the help of doctors. Therefore, do not get hysterical if you notice these changes in your body.
Red discharge before menstruation (or after them) may indicate capillary rupture. Typically, this phenomenon is observed if a woman strains a lot. That is why hard work is not recommended for the beautiful half of society.
As in all previous cases, the discharge is smearing in nature, does not bring much discomfort or any kind of pain. You should go to the doctor only if the deviation is accompanied by pain or too much blood. Just limit your physical work and rest. On average, several weeks are required to restore the body. Therefore, do not think that one day of rest is enough for the discharge to pass.
Damage
Dark red discharge during menstruation is a sign of mechanical damage to the vagina. This phenomenon may be accompanied by any kind of pain. For example, pulling pain in the lower abdomen or immediate discomfort inside the vagina.
Usually this problem bothers girls after sexual intercourse (immediately or after some time). Lack of lubrication, too fast pace, "rigidity" of the process - all this can damage the sensitive vagina. As a result, spotting appears.
If they do not pass for several days, and even accompanied by discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor. The same thing needs to be done when blood is released abundantly. The doctor will definitely say if there are any more serious problems. If you do not have any diseases, then it is mechanical damage that takes place. Have to be patient and wait until the wounds heal. Continue to be more careful during intercourse.
Conception
Do you have red discharge after menstruation in a week or two? Remember what sexual intercourse you had. Most likely, this is a conception. It's no secret that around the middle of the cycle (and this is exactly about 7 days after the end of menstruation on average) ovulation occurs - a favorable day for conception of a child. After fertilization, the egg must attach to the woman's body in order to develop further. Just this same attachment can be accompanied by spotting.
Although, as practice shows, conception usually occurs without a trace. But if you notice red-brown discharge (with menstruation they are not like that), and even you had unprotected sexual intercourse, it is quite possible that in a week or two critical days will not come, and the text for pregnancy will be positive. So keep that in mind. Usually, discharge during conception lasts several hours, does not cause any pain or discomfort.
Miscarriage
The discharge is red, but not monthly, accompanied by severe and sharp pain, profuse and sudden, may be the result of a miscarriage. This is how the natural termination of pregnancy manifests itself in short terms.
Often with miscarriages in the discharge, you can find a little mucus. In any case, if you are pregnant, and then suddenly blood starts to flow from the vagina, there is every reason to panic. Try to stay calm and just go to the doctor as soon as possible. It is generally advisable to call an ambulance.
Intervention
Sometimes you can easily guess why blood comes out of the vagina. The reason for this may be the most common surgical intervention. A variety of operations, abortions, and even the use of an intrauterine device - all this can cause bloody discharge.
Usually this kind of phenomenon resembles a period. And the blood continues to be released for about 5 days. Gradually, it becomes less abundant and stops. There are no reasons to panic. Just be prepared that bloody masses may begin to stand out from the vagina after surgery. Some discomfort also takes place. But pain is usually not observed in this case.
Childbirth
With a normal pregnancy, there is usually no red discharge. The maximum is pink, and then only at the very beginning of the process, when a fertilized egg is attached. Only by the end of pregnancy you can have blood from the vagina.
As practice shows, the discharge is red, but not monthly, in the last stages of the "interesting situation" most often turn out to be a sign of the onset of labor. Blood can usually be seen with mucus. Do not be alarmed, it should be so. Water may also drain from you. In principle, the passage of the mucous plug may also be accompanied by blood from the vagina.
If after a certain period of time after the detection of discharge you felt a cramping pain, call your relatives or an ambulance - you have started giving birth. It is a completely normal and natural phenomenon. It should not cause you panic.
After childbirth
Childbirth is a very difficult process in itself. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the fact that after them you may have dark red discharge. With menstruation, they are not like that. Although light red blood also occurs in some cases. There are no reasons for panic - these are lochies. After labor, spotting will haunt the young mother for some more time. About a month and a half, and even all 2. It all depends on how quickly your body recovers from labor.
In the first 4-5 days, blood is released abundantly. Therefore, the use of special postpartum pads is recommended . But after (closer to the discharge from the hospital) the amount of discharge decreases. Over time, they become smearing and disappear.
Disease
The last point that is worth noting is the presence of any diseases, not necessarily gynecological, that you have. If you notice red discharge, but not monthly, which bring discomfort or suspiciously last for a long time, then you have a direct road to the doctor. Do not hesitate!
Try to undergo a comprehensive examination and find out what is the cause of the problem. Tumors, polyps, infections, and even thyroid diseases can cause bloody vaginal discharge. Once you find out the cause of the disease, eliminate it. Do you have red discharge instead of menstruation? Now it’s clear what could be the problem. In any case, consulting a doctor will not hurt.