Patient's question:
Is it normal to have bright red bleeding one week after a hysterectomy?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, vaginal bleeding outside of the menstrual period may be related to endocrine disorders or inflammation, such as vaginal ulcers, vaginitis, cervical erosion, acute or chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, etc. It may also be related to trauma, such as vigorous sexual activity, vaginal tearing during childbirth, or injuries, all of which can cause vaginal bleeding. Conditions such as uterine fibroids, cervical cancer, and endometrial cancer may also lead to irregular vaginal bleeding.