SYMPTOMS
If you are bleeding between periods, you should immediately contact your doctor because bleeding in the middle of periods is not typical and not a part of the menstrual cycle. Regular periods occur for several days to a week. It is considered unusual if you bleed outside your regular periods and these might be the factors:
- Hormonal Imbalance
The two hormones that control your cycle are progesterone and estrogen. If they do not become balanced, spotting may occur. Your hormone balance may be affected by the following:
- Damaged ovaries
- Thyroid gland issues
- Starting to use or stopping to use birth control pills.
- Problems in pregnancy
Spotting may happen if there is a problem in pregnancy. Bleeding may occur both in ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage. If a fertilized egg inserts itself in the fallopian tube rather than the uterus, ectopic pregnancy happens.
- Uterine Fibroids
Uterine Fibroids are common in a woman who already gave birth. They are not cancerous, and they grow in the uterus.
- Infection
Bleeding in the vagina in the middle of periods may be due to a problem in your reproductive organs. These problems can cause bleeding and swelling. The causes might be in the following:
- Intercourse
- Sexually transmitted infection
- Cancer
Bleeding might happen if someone has cancer of any of these:
- Cervix
- Vagina
- Uterus
- Ovaries
- Unusual sources
Other potential roots of vaginal bleeding are the following:
- Diabetes
- Too much stress
- Putting an object into the vagina
