Patient's question:
Hello, I don't know why there has been a small amount of blood coming from my vagina these days, especially the day after I had sex the previous night. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Non-menstrual vaginal bleeding can be either physiological or pathological: Generally, during the ovulation period, some women may experience ovulatory bleeding, also known as mid-cycle bleeding, which refers to light bleeding between two normal menstrual cycles. It may be accompanied by varying degrees of mild abdominal pain. If the symptoms are mild, no treatment is needed. However, if the bleeding is heavy or affects fertility, medication can be used.However, irregular vaginal bleeding should also be considered as a possible sign of the following conditions: cervical polyps, acute vaginitis, severe cervical erosion, cervical cancer, submucosal uterine fibroids, etc. Additionally, sometimes due to the insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD), a few blood streaks may be mixed in the vaginal discharge.
It is recommended that you visit a hospital for examination and consult a doctor to identify the cause and receive timely, targeted treatment.