Patient's question:
Last month's check-up revealed cervical polyps, which were removed 25 days ago. I also had endometritis and vaginitis, for which I received intravenous drips for 8 days at the hospital. For the past two months, my periods have been bright red, and today I noticed blood in my vaginal discharge. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Normal leukorrhea with blood can occur before or after menstruation, or during ovulation. For these physiological reasons causing leukorrhea with blood, women do not need to worry or be frightened. Of course, leukorrhea with blood can also appear after pregnancy as a sign of threatened miscarriage, or due to vaginal infections, cervical erosion, cervical polyps, endometrial lesions, tumors, and other gynecological conditions. In other words, leukorrhea with blood can also be caused by pathological reasons such as gynecological diseases. For leukorrhea with blood caused by pathological reasons, women must take it seriously and promptly identify the issue, seeking timely medical diagnosis and treatment at a formal hospital!The causes of leukorrhea with blood include:
1. Functional Disorders of the Uterus (often abbreviated as "Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding"), which typically manifests as irregular menstrual cycles, excessive menstrual flow, prolonged periods, or even irregular vaginal bleeding.
2. Hemorrhagic Leukorrhea, where blood is mixed with leukorrhea, and should raise suspicion of malignant tumors such as cervical cancer or endometrial cancer. However, cervical polyps and cervical erosion are also possible causes.
Advice: It is recommended that you seek gynecological examination and treatment promptly. If there is indeed a gynecological infection, treatment with anti-inflammatory medication may be necessary. It is also advisable to pay attention to local hygiene in daily life.