Patient's question:
What is withdrawal bleeding? My daughter has been feeling unwell recently, and the hospital said it's withdrawal bleeding. I don't understand. My daughter said her menstrual flow has been decreasing, and now she doesn't have any major health issues. What exactly is withdrawal bleeding? Please explain in detail.Doctor's answer:
Due to a sudden drop in the level of sex hormones in the body, causing the endometrium to shed and leading to uterine bleeding, this is known as withdrawal bleeding. Bleeding caused by endogenous hormones is referred to as menstruation; bleeding caused by drugs (such as birth control pills) is often called withdrawal bleeding.