Patient's question:
26 years old, female I recently noticed some peeling in the lower area when I had sexual intercourse with my husband. What are the possible causes of vaginal bleeding?Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons for vaginal bleeding. What is referred to as vaginal bleeding is bleeding outside of the menstrual period, meaning any bleeding that occurs between periods, not just the shedding of the uterine lining during menstruation. Sometimes it is due to inflammation of the cervix and vagina, where the inflammation causes tearing, which can manifest as atrophic vaginitis. If there are ulcers, there will be tearing, and when the cervix is inflamed, there can also be vaginal bleeding after intercourse. Then there is ovulatory bleeding caused by endocrine disorders, where you experience frequent ovulatory bleeding, prolonged menstrual periods, or spotting before or after menstruation. Some people also consider this to be abnormal vaginal bleeding, which is actually a manifestation of menstrual disorders. These are the three main situations. Patients need to seek systematic and standardized examination at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible based on their specific condition, so that they can receive targeted treatment and recover quickly.