The allocation of blood clots in the middle of the monthly cycle is called intermenstrual bleeding. Often, women, faced with this phenomenon, take these discharge for menstruation and believe that they have too short a cycle. A shortened cycle or polymenorrhea is the occurrence of menstruation every 13-15 days. This phenomenon is observed in women with impaired blood coagulation, as well as with pathologies of the development of the uterus. But, in most cases, bleeding in the middle of the cycle has nothing to do with polymenorrhea.
In approximately 80% of cases, mid-cycle bleeding is characterized by scanty discharge and only 20% of women complain of heavy discharge. Most often, bleeding in the middle of the cycle is not a threat and can be caused by a malfunction of the hormonal background. Often this situation occurs when oral contraceptives are improperly taken . For example, if a woman missed taking several tablets in a row.
Bleeding may occur in the middle of the cycle and when using an IUD as a contraceptive. If a lot of blood is released or bleeding becomes regular, then it is worthwhile to see a gynecologist and, perhaps, to choose another means of protection.
The appearance of spotting spotting throughout the cycle can be caused by various reasons. Among them are disorders of the endocrine system, overwork or stress, the presence of the inflammatory process and pathologies of the pelvic organs, as well as factors of a psychogenic nature. Often, women encounter the appearance of dysfunctional bleeding during a period of serious hormonal changes. That is, in youth, when the cycle has not yet been established and the period preceding menopause.
However, you need to know that uterine bleeding in the middle of the cycle can indicate a serious illness. This condition may be a symptom of endometriosis or tumor formation. It is especially dangerous if severe uterine bleeding occurs in women who have already entered menopause. This phenomenon often indicates the presence of neoplasms, so you should immediately consult a doctor.
If bleeding in women is noted in connection with sexual intercourse, then this may indicate that in the process of intercourse the mucous membrane or cervix was damaged. Of course, this condition cannot be called the norm, therefore, if blood stains on the linen after sexual intercourse appear regularly, you need to tell the gynecologist about the problem in order to exclude the presence of any diseases.
It happens that in the middle of the cycle there is a slight discharge of blood, they do not stain the laundry and are usually found when using toilet paper. This phenomenon is likely to indicate the passage of ovulation. This condition is not a pathology and occurs due to a hormonal jump caused by the release of an egg from the ovary. About a third of women face this phenomenon and no treatment is required in this case. However, if such bleeding causes discomfort, sometimes doctors prescribe medications that include estrogens to normalize hormones. In addition, a woman is advised to relax more and, if possible, to avoid stressful situations.
If the bleeding did not stop within two to three days or the blood secretion began to increase and was accompanied by pain, you should not postpone the visit to the gynecologist, but if the condition worsens, call an ambulance. Such bleeding can indicate the presence of serious problems, for example, an ectopic pregnancy, which was not detected in a timely manner. In this case, the woman needs emergency surgical assistance.