What is the difference between vaginal bleeding and menstruation?

Everyone knows that vaginal bleeding and menstruation are somewhat similar, but their specific causes are different. Menstruation is a periodic shedding of the endometrium, which is a normal physiological excretion behavior of the human body, while vaginal bleeding is generally caused by functional lesions of the urinary and reproductive organs. It has a more serious impact on women's health and should be given enough attention.

The female internal reproductive organs have a common channel from the vagina to the ovaries, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina. Generally, if there is bleeding in the fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina, the bleeding will flow out of the vagina along the lumen. Distinguish by color and state. Menstrual blood is usually dark red, thick, and has a non-pungent odor. It's the smell of bodily waste. Vaginal bleeding may be mixed with leucorrhea, or it may flow out directly, which is bright red and not sticky. The amount is small and there is no odor. It can be solved by using extended sanitary pads. Vaginal bleeding is a common symptom of female reproductive organ diseases. Bleeding can come from the vulva, vagina, cervix and endometrium, but most often it comes from the uterus.

Although excessive vaginal bleeding can be life-threatening, lesser bleeding may also be the earliest symptom of a malignant tumor. If ignored, it may delay treatment and cause adverse consequences. Vaginal bleeding is a common problem for many women. Some of it is physiological vaginal bleeding, which is normal vaginal bleeding, such as normal menstruation and postpartum lochia. It is within the normal physiological range and will not harm your health.

What we call vaginal bleeding in daily life is generally caused by pathological reasons. It is a superficial phenomenon of physical illness. It causes serious damage to physical health. There are many sources of vaginal bleeding, including the vagina, cervix, endometrium, etc. Generally, it comes from the uterus. It is the most common symptom of female reproductive system diseases. Female friends should pay enough attention to it.