What are the symptoms of uterine bleeding?
Jul 14, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
In general, uterine bleeding, as a phenomenon of abnormal uterine bleeding, mainly presents symptoms such as bleeding outside the menstrual period, prolonged menstrual period, increased menstrual flow, irregular bleeding, and contact bleeding. If the above symptoms occur in daily life, one can record the time, amount, and color of the bleeding to provide reference for subsequent observation or examination. At the same time, it is important to maintain external genital hygiene to avoid infection.
Generally, uterine bleeding, as an abnormal uterine bleeding phenomenon, mainly presents symptoms including bleeding outside the menstrual period, prolonged menstrual periods, increased menstrual flow, irregular bleeding patterns, and contact bleeding. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Bleeding outside the menstrual period: Vaginal bleeding occurs at times outside the regular menstrual cycle. The timing of the bleeding is unpredictable and may occur a few days after menstruation ends or in between two menstrual cycles. The amount of bleeding varies, sometimes presenting as slight spotting and other times similar to a regular menstrual flow.
2. Prolonged menstrual periods: The duration of menstruation exceeds the normal range. A typical menstrual period lasts 3-7 days; however, with uterine bleeding, the period may extend beyond 10 days. Menstrual bleeding continues for an extended period, with lighter bleeding toward the end but lasting longer, affecting normal daily activities.
3. Increased menstrual flow: The total blood loss during each menstrual period significantly increases, requiring more frequent changes of sanitary products—sometimes multiple times within an hour. Menstrual blood may even flow down the legs, and large blood clots may be present.
4. Irregular bleeding: Menstrual cycles become disordered without a fixed pattern. Bleeding may occur after an interval of just a few days or several months. The duration of bleeding also varies, ranging from a few days to tens of days, completely losing the normal menstrual rhythm.
5. Contact bleeding: Vaginal bleeding occurs after sexual intercourse, gynecological examinations, or vaginal procedures. The bleeding is typically bright red and generally minimal, often appearing immediately after contact. It is associated with irritation of the cervix or endometrium.
If any of the above symptoms occur in daily life, keeping a record of the time, amount, and color of the bleeding can provide useful reference for subsequent observation or medical examination. Additionally, maintaining external genital hygiene to avoid infection can help reduce discomfort.
