Vaginal bleeding after straddling injury
Jun 01, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Leg-crossing-related vaginal bleeding may be associated with ovulatory bleeding, trichomoniasis vaginitis, cervicitis, or other causes. Patients can manage the condition through daily hygiene practices, topical medications, or oral drugs. Besides these common causes, it may also be related to endometritis, uterine fibroids, or endometriosis. If patients experience additional discomfort symptoms, they should seek medical evaluation and treatment at a hospital.
Vaginal bleeding during leg crossing may be related to ovulation bleeding, trichomoniasis vaginitis, cervicitis, and other causes. Patients can manage the condition through daily care, topical medications, or oral drugs. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Ovulation Bleeding
If a woman is in her ovulation phase or menstruation period, pressing the legs together might stimulate the external genitalia and lead to vaginal bleeding. This is considered a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require special treatment. Maintaining proper hygiene of the external genital area during this time can help prevent inflammatory infections.
2. Trichomoniasis Vaginitis
Trichomoniasis vaginitis is usually caused by infection with Trichomonas vaginalis, primarily transmitted through sexual intercourse. Clinical symptoms include increased vaginal discharge, external genital itching, burning sensation, and pain. In severe cases of inflammation, leg pressing may stimulate the vagina and cause abnormal bleeding. Patients should follow medical advice and use medications such as metronidazole vaginal effervescent tablets or tinidazole vaginal effervescent tablets for treatment.
3. Cervicitis
Cervicitis refers to inflammation of the cervical vaginal portion and cervical canal mucosa. Symptoms may include abnormal vaginal bleeding, increased vaginal discharge, lower abdominal pain, and a feeling of heaviness or pressure. Treatment typically involves taking antibiotics such as roxithromycin tablets or levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules under a doctor's guidance.
In addition to the common causes mentioned above, vaginal bleeding during leg crossing could also be associated with endometritis, uterine fibroids, or endometriosis. If patients experience additional discomfort symptoms, they should visit a hospital for ultrasound examination and receive targeted treatment according to medical advice.
