Does long-term ovulation bleeding require treatment?

Ovulation bleeding is a very common condition among women. Why is there bleeding again when the period has just ended? The bleeding phenomenon during the middle of the menstrual period is actually ovulation bleeding. So, what is the reason for ovulation bleeding? Does ovulation bleeding need treatment?

Ovulation bleeding

Often, some young ladies have a small amount of blood flowing out of their vagina one week after their normal menstrual period. The blood is dark red or bright red, with no special smell. Generally, there is no special feeling. Sometimes there is a feeling of abdominal distension. They go to the local hospital for examination, but no cause can be found. They are very nervous.

In fact, this is not a terrible pathological change in your body, but ovulation bleeding.

"Ovulation bleeding" refers to a small amount of vaginal bleeding between two menstrual periods caused by ovulation in the ovaries.

Normal menstruation for women usually occurs every 28 to 30 days (can also fluctuate by 3 to 5 days), and the menstrual period is usually 3 to 5 days (can also fluctuate by 2 days). Regular ovarian ovulation is the fundamental guarantee for normal menstruation. Women have two ovaries, one on each side, located at the back and bottom of the fallopian tubes on both sides of the uterus, producing eggs and sex hormones to maintain normal menstrual physiology and reproductive function of women. For mature women, generally one follicle matures and releases a mature egg every month, and ovulation usually occurs between two menstrual periods, roughly about 14 days before the onset of menstruation.

Causes of ovulation bleeding

Before ovulation, the estrogen level reaches its peak. When ovulation occurs, the mature follicle ruptures and the egg is released. The estrogen level drops rapidly, causing the endometrium, which is nourished by estrogen and undergoes a hyperplastic reaction, to lose support and cause a little bleeding. Under normal circumstances, this bleeding is extremely short (about 1 to 2 hours), and only red blood cells can be seen in the vaginal discharge under a microscope. The duration of vaginal bleeding visible to the naked eye can be a few hours, or 3 to 5 days, but rarely more than 7 days. In severe cases, it can also be continuous until the next menstrual period.

Some people bleed very little, or the amount of blood is mixed in the belt, and it rarely reaches the amount of menstruation. Bleeding may be accompanied by distension and discomfort in one side of the lower abdomen, dull pain, or obvious pain, and even involve the waist and inner thigh. Symptoms may occur continuously every month or once every other month. Some people experience it for several months a year, and some people only experience this phenomenon once in their lifetime. Recurrent ovulation bleeding will affect pregnancy. If this is the case, it must be treated in time under the guidance of a doctor.

Diet therapy for ovulation bleeding

1. Chinese Yam and Wolfberry Porridge

20g each of Chinese yam and wolfberry, 60g of rice. Wash and cook into porridge. It has the function of nourishing yin and stopping bleeding.

2. Celery and Lily Soup

30g dried celery, 15g golden needle vegetable. Add appropriate amount of water, decoct and drink. It has the function of clearing heat and cooling blood.

3. Celery and Lotus Root Soup

120g each of fresh celery and fresh lotus root slices, 15g of cooking oil, a little refined salt. Wash the celery and lotus root, cut the celery into shreds, and slice the lotus root. Put the pot on high heat, add cooking oil, add celery and lotus root slices, add appropriate amount of refined salt, stir-fry for 5 minutes, add appropriate amount of water and cook, season with essence before serving. It can clear heat and cool blood.

4. Shengdi Congee

30g of raw earth and 60g of polished rice. Wash and slice the raw earth, boil it twice with water, and take 100ml of juice in total. Wash the rice, add appropriate amount of water to cook porridge, pour in the juice and boil for another 10 minutes before taking. It has the functions of nourishing the kidney, cooling blood and stopping bleeding.

Prevention and health care of ovulation bleeding

1. Understand and master the knowledge of menstrual cycle and hygiene, and pay attention to menstrual health care and hygiene.

2. Avoid overwork and get more rest during the bleeding period; keep the area clean to prevent infection; apply hot compress to the abdomen when abdominal pain is severe; keep your emotions stable. Strengthen physical exercise to improve your physical fitness.

3. Before and after ovulation (usually between two menstrual periods, when the basal body temperature rises), you should avoid eating spicy, fried, and other stimulating foods to avoid increased bleeding and prolonged bleeding.

The above article introduces what ovulation bleeding is. If the ovulation bleeding only lasts 1 or 2 days, the amount is not much, and there is no discomfort, you don’t need to worry too much, but if the amount is heavy, you must seek medical attention in time.