Patient's question:
I was 7 days late with my period last month. Three days after it ended, I wiped with tissues and found pinkish blood, and this has happened several times. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is possible that it is ovulation bleeding.During the mid-cycle, i.e., the ovulation period, due to a temporary decline in estrogen levels, the endometrium loses hormonal support, leading to partial shedding of the endometrium and causing regular vaginal bleeding, which is known as ovulation bleeding. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is referred to as "intermenstrual bleeding."
Treatment
1. Western medicine treatment: Diethylstilbestrol 0.25–0.5 mg per day, starting 3 days before ovulation and stopping 2–3 days after the bleeding stops.
2. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment: Liuwei Dihuang Wan, Gujing Wan, and Xuefu Zhuyu Wan.
Prevention and Care
1. Pay attention to menstrual health, maintain cleanliness of the external genitalia, and prevent pelvic infection.
2. Keep a calm mood and avoid excessive stress.