However, in the majority of cases, bloody discharge before menstruation has pathological causes, i.e. speak about the presence in the body of a violation in the work of the reproductive system. Let's look at the most common disorders in which there may be small spotting before the most mild.
Because of what there can be a discharge with blood before menstruation?
First of all, when determining the cause of such a phenomenon, the doctor asks the woman if she uses oral contraceptives as a means of protection. The thing is that these medicines in their composition necessarily contain hormones. Therefore, their long use often leads to the development of hormonal imbalance, which, in turn, causes the appearance of bloody discharge just a week before the expected monthly.
In those cases where the discharge with blood shortly before menstruation has a large volume, most likely, it is a violation. In such situations, the allocation often acquires a dark red or even brown tint, which indicates a pathology such as:
- endometriosis;
- erosion of the uterine neck;
- cervical cancer;
- polyps;
- hyperplasia of the endometrium of the uterus;
- infection of the genitals (trichomoniasis).
Pink spotting before the onset of menstruation can talk about a disease such as chronic endometritis or chronic endocervicitis.
In addition to the above-mentioned possible causes of the appearance of discharge before menstruation, it must be said that there are certain factors that can contribute to the emergence of secretions with blood. These include:
- disruption of the endocrine system;
- frequent stress and overstrain;
- lack of thyroid hormones;
- use of emergency contraception ( Postinor );
- use of some (mainly hormonal) drugs.
Bloody discharge that appeared before menstruation is a sign of pregnancy?
This kind of phenomenon immediately before menstruation can not be assessed as an objective sign of the pregnancy that has begun. However, it should be noted that quite often at the time of implantation of a fertilized egg into the endometrial layer of the uterus, slight, vaginal discharge can be observed, which is also accompanied by drawing painful sensations in the lower abdomen. In such cases, the blood appears, as a rule, 7-9 days before the date of the expected monthly.
In those cases when the volume of allocated blood is large enough, and the fact of the beginning of pregnancy is confirmed by the doctor, it may be about the threat of abortion or the development of fetal fading.
In such cases, except for discharges from the vagina bloody, the following symptoms are observed:
- dizziness;
- headache;
- pain in the lower abdomen;
a sharp drop in blood pressure; - pallor of the skin;
- weak pulse;
- increased sweating.
Such signs indicate the presence of large blood loss, which requires emergency care and hospitalization of a pregnant woman.
Thus, to understand independently why there is spotting before the menstruation, the woman is not able to, in view of the large number of reasons for the development of this phenomenon. The only correct solution will be an appeal to the gynecologist.