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Does ovulatory bleeding need to treat?

 

Among women with regular menstrual cycles, a portion of the population will experience a small amount of vaginal bleeding for a few days between menstrual cycles, although not as much as normal menstrual bleeding, but there will still be some concern about what is wrong with the body.

It's not a symptom to worry about.The middle period of regular two menstrual cycle is ovulatory period, the estrogen level in the body after ovulation will have a brief drop, the endometrium of part of women loses the support of estrogen, then the endometrium falls off, causing vaginal bleeding, known as ovulatory period bleeding.

【Cause】
After the follicle matures and ovulates, the estrogen level will drop temporarily. At this time, the low estrogen level of some women is not enough to maintain the growth of the endometrium, leading to local shedding of the endometrium and a small amount of bleeding.

After ovulation, the corpus luteum forms, which secretes estrogen and progesterone, allowing the endometrium to repair and grow, and the bleeding stops.

【Symphonys】

Ovulation bleeding generally occurs on the 12th to 16th day of the menstrual cycle, lasting between a few hours or 2 to 3 days, with the longest usually no more than 7 days.Bleeding volume is significantly less than the normal menstrual volume, generally can stop by itself.Sometimes accompanied by mild lower abdominal discomfort, pain or waist pain, but may not have any accompanying symptoms.Even when ovulation bleeding occurs, most women do it once in a while,but some women can last a long time and bleed during ovulation for several menstrual cycles.

【Examinations】
Other diseases that may cause abnormal bleeding, such as endometrial polyps or fibroids, can be ruled out by ultrasound examination of gynecology.If necessary, it should be assisted with pap smear and other auxiliary examinations.

【Treatment】
Under the guidance of the doctor, a small amount of hormone drugs can be taken orally. Never take drugs by yourself, so as not to cause adverse reactions or aggravate bleeding.

【Prevention】
If there is occasional ovulation bleeding, the amount of bleeding is small, the color is coffee secretion, 2 to 3 days to stop by itself, at this time there is no need to panic, can be observed without treatment.

If there is long-term persistent ovulatory bleeding, sometimes it will interfere with the normal conception, it is recommended to see a doctor in time, after the exclusion of other diseases, appropriate medication can be used for treatment.

Understand the physiological changes during ovulation, try to relax the mood, avoid overwork, pay attention to rest, pay attention to warmth, avoid cold stimulation, do not have sex during bleeding.