Learn about abnormal bleeding between periods

1. Overview of Irregular Bleeding Between Menstrual Periods Usually women have normal vaginal bleeding that lasts 5-7 days (called menstruation or menstruation) and repeats in cycles. Usually 21-35 days. Conversely, if a woman has irregular bleeding between periods, it is called vaginal bleeding or abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Symptoms of abnormal bleeding between periods often include such phenomena as:
Light bleeding between 2 periods; Bleeding so much during your period that the tampon is soaked; Vaginal bleeding that lasts for weeks (menorrhagia).

2. Why is there abnormal bleeding between menstrual cycles? There are many causes of irregular bleeding between periods. However, here are the most common causes that you should be aware of:
Bleeding due to sperm meeting the egg and implanting; Miscarriage ; Hormonal exchange; Low levels of thyroid hormone in the blood, thyroid disease; Eating disorders, sudden weight gain or loss; Stress (Stress); Vaginal dryness ; Injury from violent sex; Start discontinuing or using hormonal contraceptives; Polycystic ovary syndrome; Highway servical gland inflammation ; Abnormalities in the uterine structure (uterine fibroids, uterine polyps...); Cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer.

3. What to do to prevent irregular bleeding between periods? If you are sexually active or over 18 years old, women should proactively have a pelvic exam and Pap smear (PAP) every year. When there are abnormal signs of bleeding not in the menstrual period, the patient should go to specialized facilities to examine and determine the specific cause of the disease. In addition, there are 2 cases that need to see a doctor right away, that is:
Blood soaked in tampons in just 1 hour or less; Suspected pregnancy and bleeding. Based on the age, health status and prognosis of each person, the doctor will suggest different treatment methods such as:
Drug treatment: using oral drugs or birth control methods to help regulate menstruation menstrual cycle, hormonal balance ...; Performing medical procedures: eg uterine artery embolization, hysterectomy and curettage, hysterectomy, etc. In general, abnormal bleeding between menstrual cycles is a signal. A sign that women should not ignore. Always keep an eye on your menstrual cycle and note abnormalities to help you provide timely information to your gynecologist when needed.
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