Patient's question:
I was supposed to get my period around December 1st, but this month I started having spotting on the 19th, and it wasn't much—none of it required a sanitary pad. This has continued until now. My previous periods were mostly normal, but I took emergency contraception on the 13th of this month. What could be going on? Should I wait and see or go to the hospital?First follow-up question: What are the effects of vaginal bleeding on the body? Are there any side effects?
Doctor's answer:
1, Irregular menstruation can cause headaches, palpitations, dizziness, insomnia, fatigue, and other symptoms in women.2, During menstruation, women experience significant blood loss, leading to qi and blood deficiency. If not treated promptly, this can develop into cyclical or other more severe types of headaches. Epidemiological surveys show that menstrual-related headaches account for about 20% of all headaches in women.
3, Irregular menstruation can cause pigmentation and acne. Many women mistakenly believe that makeup can solve the problem, but this is completely wrong. These pigmentation and acne are reflections of the body's dysfunction. If not treated early, they not only affect appearance but also harm overall health.
4, Irregular menstruation can lead to menstrual arthritis, rashes, toothache, asthma, endometriosis, cervical inflammation, severely impacting women's normal lives. If not treated promptly, it can progress into cyclical or other more severe conditions.
5, Irregular menstruation can cause infertility. In China, statistics show a prevalence rate of 6%-10%. Additionally, irregular menstruation is a direct cause of infertility.