Table of contents:
- The cause of spotting blood when you are not menstruating
- 1. Use of contraception
- 2. Ovulation and pregnancy
- 3. Stress
- 4. Physical injuries
- 5. Uterine fibroids
- What kind of bloodstains should you have?
Most women will certainly panic when they see blood spots even though they are not menstruating. Why are these blood spots there? Did something happen to your reproductive organs? Here are some causes of spotting when you are not menstruating.
The cause of spotting blood when you are not menstruating
1. Use of contraception
Blood spots are usually normal with contraceptive use during the first 3 months. The use of certain types of contraception can even lead to blood spots. One of the changes in the use of pill-type contraception. Changing the type of birth control pills you use can have an impact on the lining of your uterus. This situation triggers blood spots.
2. Ovulation and pregnancy
In some women, spotting usually occurs at the same time as ovulation about 1 week before the menstrual cycle. The appearance of blood spots is usually followed by the onset of pain. Meanwhile, blood spots that occur in the early stages of pregnancy occur after about 1 week after the egg is fertilized. The egg will stick with the uterine wall and cause implantation bleeding.
3. Stress
Stress turns out to be able to release the hormone cortisol and ultimately lower the levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone in your body. This condition then messes up your menstrual cycle and then causes blood spots about a week before your regular menstrual cycle starts.
4. Physical injuries
Sexual intercourse can sometimes cause blood spots if the penetration is too deep. This is due to irritation of the vagina and cervix. This case is also often found in women nearing their menopause. This is due to the drying of the vagina nearing menopause.
5. Uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids are abnormal, but benign, cell growths that occur in your uterus. You don't have to worry about this condition, unless it interferes with your daily activities. Uterine fibroids are common in women aged 30 to 40 years.
What kind of bloodstains should you have?
Blood spots during menstruation should get your attention, you should even immediately consult a doctor, if the blood spots:
- Is vaginal bleeding that doesn't stop for more than 3 days.
- The blood spots are light but occur every time your menstrual cycle is about to start.
- Heavy bleeding that occurs after sexual intercourse.
- Vaginal bleeding that occurs after menopause.
- Bleeding is followed by other symptoms such as pain.
- Vaginal bleeding that occurs during pregnancy.
- Swelling of the pelvis. Swelling or infection that can occur in the uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries. This swelling is usually caused by bacteria such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. If left untreated, this infection can injure the pelvic tissue and potentially lead to infertility.
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