A woman constantly experiences vaginal discharge. The color, smell and consistency of the secretion reflect the state of women's health. When there are no problems, they are clear or white with no odor. The appearance of pink discharge is considered a sign of deterioration of the reproductive organs.
Bloody discharge is a pinkish-colored secretion released from the vagina because blood has entered it. Depending on the situation, gynecologists attribute this to a normal reaction of the body or consider it a symptom of serious illnesses.
Factors that provoke the formation of discharge
In addition to sexual and birth functions, the vagina also has an excretory function that promotes the natural secretion of mucus from the genital organ. Each discharge has its own reason, which can be normal or a serious illness.
Doctors identify the main factors in the formation of vaginal discharge:
- manifestation of normal reactions in the body;
- progression of the pathological process;
- the impact on the body of a process such as pregnancy or breastfeeding;
- injury in the reproductive system.
Discharges of a non-pathological nature are characterized by the presence of a transparent or light color, and the consistency in this case is always uniform, and the discharge itself is scanty. If a woman has a progressive disease in the genital organ, then in addition to these symptoms, other signs of the disease appear that cause discomfort.
If a woman is pregnant, she should always closely monitor the formation of any discharge after intercourse. In some cases, the occurrence of pink mucus in pregnant women is not a serious illness.
Bloody discharge during ovulation
Why is there bleeding during ovulation? The basis for the formation of bloody fluid is a rupture of the follicle, the inclusions of blood are very insignificant, and the rejected fluid contains streaks and clots. Some people feel aching pain in the lower abdomen, which indicates the release of the egg and irritation of the abdominal wall. During this period, many experience malaise and deterioration in well-being, lasting about one day.
It could also be:
- bloody or clear discharge;
- discomfort in the lower abdomen;
- increased libido;
- sudden change of mood.
Many people do not notice unpleasant sensations at all, especially if the cycle is painless and regular. Minor bleeding during ovulation is normal and should not be alarming.
Pathological vaginal discharge
The main criteria for a disease in the body are the presence of:
- unpleasant odor;
- itching and burning;
- purulent accumulations;
- curd grains;
- blood streaks.
The formation of pink discharge after sex occurs due to a number of different reasons that only a doctor can determine. Therefore, there is no need to independently identify the disease and carry out treatment. Otherwise, it may lead to unpleasant consequences. Doctors warn that the diseases that provoke such symptoms are quite numerous. This means that if any sign is detected, you should not postpone a visit to a specialist.
Treatment
After visiting a specialist, the woman is prescribed the necessary treatment. The treatment regimen depends on the cause of the unpleasant symptom. If an inflammatory process is detected, the patient is prescribed therapy including antibacterial drugs. In case of hormonal disorders, the causes and factors causing the disorders are carefully examined. Treatment is based on the selection and use of hormonal drugs. For polyps, fibroids and benign neoplasms in the uterus, surgical intervention is possible.
After completion of treatment, women are advised to lead a healthy lifestyle, observe personal hygiene rules, regularly visit a gynecologist and undergo all necessary examinations. Pinkish discharge may indicate the onset of a serious illness. If concomitant symptoms are detected, a woman should immediately contact a gynecologist and report all alarming symptoms. In many cases, timely contact with a specialist can save lives.
When planning a pregnancy, a woman calculates the favorable time for conceiving a future child. It falls in the middle of the menstrual cycle - ovulation. It is during this period that sexual intercourse can result in the fertilization of the egg.
Discharges during ovulation have a special character; they can indicate its onset. An expectant mother planning a pregnancy needs to carefully monitor her health. A change in the color, volume or odor of vaginal discharge indicates a pathology of the reproductive system.
Causes of pink discharge after sex
Factors in the formation of pink discharge are sometimes associated with damage to the vaginal mucosa. This happens when:
- violent sexual intercourse;
- examination by a gynecologist (if the doctor injured the genital organ during the examination);
- inflammatory process in the vagina.
It is worth knowing that even healthy women experience pink discharge after sex if it was very active. In the absence of additional symptoms or pain, there is no cause for concern, since such manifestations will disappear on their own. If pinkish mucus from the vagina appears during each sexual intercourse, this means that the woman has erosion or polyps. A polyp is a benign type of neoplasm, and erosion is a serious condition for which doctors can prescribe quite long-term therapy.
How to reduce symptoms
A woman may experience painful manifestations in the lower abdomen, basal temperature, deterioration in general health, and weakness. It is impossible to completely eliminate these signs, but with the help of medications it is possible to alleviate the condition.
The following painkillers are recommended: baralgin, analgin, no-spa.
The gynecologist can prescribe combination drugs that simultaneously relieve spasms, relieve pain and eliminate inflammation.
Such medications include: revalgin, spasmalgon, dexalgin, pentalgin.
IMPORTANT! Regular or frequent use of these drugs may be addictive.
The main causes of the disorder
The formation of pink discharge may be a consequence of a certain process in the body (menstruation, ovulation, reaction to an oral contraceptive, implant). This condition is caused by the presence of a sexually transmitted disease in the body, and this, as a rule, negatively affects the condition of the blood vessels in the reproductive system. The disorder is characterized by short duration, and in some cases it occurs in hidden forms. A woman does not even suspect that there is a pathology in her body until she undergoes an examination. In this case, the doctor prescribes a test for:
- presence of ureaplasmosis;
- possible presence of gardnerellosis;
- herpes;
- papillomavirus.
When pink mucus forms after sex, doctors in some cases prescribe the patient a referral for tests to identify an infectious hidden disorder in the body. Also provoke the release after intimacy of diseases that are transmitted through sexual contact (chlamydia, trichomonas). Today, this lesion affects 15% of the world's population, and doctors say that many patients are mistakenly treated for cystitis or urethritis instead, worsening the situation.
The disease, without timely treatment, progresses in the woman’s reproductive system, damaging organs. Pathology can be identified by characteristic symptoms. As a rule, the lesion is accompanied by pain during urination, as well as a change in the consistency of mucus and its quantity. Sometimes, there is an increase in temperature.
Recommendations
The onset of ovulation depends on the normal functioning of the female endocrine system. For its proper functioning, the expectant mother must avoid stress, smoking, alcoholic beverages and drugs. To maintain health, a woman is recommended to exercise and include foods rich in protein, vitamins and minerals in her diet.
When planning a baby, a woman should carefully monitor her condition and well-being. If unusual discharge appears, abdominal pain during sexual intercourse and urination, or itching in the genital area, the expectant mother should visit a gynecologist.
Before attempting to conceive, women are advised to undergo a thorough examination. Many diseases are not accompanied by obvious symptoms; they can only be detected during a gynecological examination and analysis of a vaginal smear.
To prevent pathologies of the menstrual cycle, a woman’s partner should be tested for sexually transmitted infections. Some diseases can be carried for a long time, but at a certain time they will cause an inflammatory reaction in the reproductive system of the expectant mother planning pregnancy.
During the ovulation period, you may notice discharge in the form of spots of different colors. Due to the release of a mature egg, the woman receives microtrauma, feeling slight pain. When it ruptures, ichor is released; attentive girls note a few drops of tiny bloody discharge. The secreted liquid is transparent, without curd lumps and odor, reminiscent of the consistency of egg white.
During the ovulation period, you may notice discharge in the form of spots of different colors. Due to the release of a mature egg, the woman receives microtrauma, feeling slight pain. When it ruptures, ichor is released; attentive girls note a few drops of tiny bloody discharge. The secreted liquid is transparent, without curd lumps or odor, and resembles the consistency of egg white.
Sometimes women can detect small blood streaks in the protein, because when the egg is released from the follicle, the smallest vessels can be damaged. Some may not notice them at all, and consider short-term discomfort to be random and insignificant. Also, the secreted fluid can be abundant, this is not a pathology and treatment is not necessary; to eliminate discomfort, you can use sanitary pads. The more cervical mucus produced by the body, the more likely fertilization is to occur.
If the start of the next period is still far away, but ovulation has already passed, then such fluid discharge may recur in the event of conception. With a regular cycle of 28-30 days, estrogen predominates from days 1-14, progesterone - from 15-30. The process of ovulation occurs approximately in the middle of the monthly cycle, days 14-16; an increase in discharge from the vulva during this phase is considered normal.
You should pay attention to the gray, earthy, greenish, brown color of the discharge, which may be an indicator of sexually transmitted infections. During the ovulation window, they become aggravated, secreting mucus, which is uncharacteristic of a healthy woman.
With pathology, the following may occur:
- itching and burning in the vagina;
- increased body temperature;
- sharp pain in the lower abdomen and lower back;
- discomfort when urinating;
- change in discharge.
The appearance of pink discharge during pregnancy
Pregnant women also experience pink vaginal discharge during the first trimester. This is explained by the fact that the fertilized egg attaches to the wall of the uterus, and as a result, a slight discharge of mucus from the vagina with a pink tint appears. In medical practice, such formations are a natural process. The only point is how long the expectant mother’s mucus discharge lasts. If you have bright pink or scarlet discharge, you should contact your gynecologist, as this may mean placental abruption. And this is one of the risk factors for miscarriage.
Occasionally, the appearance of dark-colored mucus indicates that the woman has a hematoma. Typically, such disorders are treated in an inpatient setting. A pink discharge is also noted in a pregnant woman on the day her menstruation is due.
What to do
Since colored discharge before menstruation can have a variety of reasons, the etiology of its origin should first be determined. This can only be done with the help of a gynecologist, who will examine you and, if necessary, prescribe tests. Perhaps it’s all about the individual characteristics of menstruation, or you need to change the method of contraception, etc.
If we are talking about normal reasons, then it will be enough to follow the doctor’s recommendations. If a pathology is detected, appropriate treatment will be prescribed. Perhaps the periodic appearance of discharge before menstruation is associated with problems with pregnancy (it occurs, but the fertilized egg is not retained in the uterus and breaks down). After determining the cause, further tactics depend on the results obtained.
Pink discharge after menstruation
Sometimes pink discharge occurs after menstruation. This occurs because the body releases remaining blood pools. This is not a complex process, but just the work of the reproductive system. If accompanying symptoms develop in the form of severe pain, a pungent odor, it is worth undergoing a medical examination, since the cause of the formation may be the development of endometriosis, uterine fibroids or another serious disorder.
Important! Minor and isolated pink discharge from the vagina after intimacy indicates that the woman has suffered a microtrauma in the capillary. This condition is characterized by rapid healing and does not affect health.
If you detect prolonged pink vaginal discharge after sex, with the addition of additional symptoms, as well as during pregnancy, the only correct option is a timely consultation with a specialist. By undergoing standard and additional examinations, it is possible to promptly eliminate a serious disease, as well as identify the disorder at the initial stage of development and carry out reasonable treatment.
Use of hormonal drugs
White-pink discharge in women occurs under the influence of contraceptives or other medications.
They cause changes in hormonal levels, which is why light bleeding occurs after menstruation. Habituation lasts about 4 months. If the vaginal secretion remains pink, it is better to consult a gynecologist. The presence of an intrauterine device causes ichor. 2-4 days before the start of menstruation, a woman’s hormonal levels change. This stimulates the appearance of blood if the coil is in place. The same situation arises in the case of taking oral anti-pregnancy drugs.
Therapy for thrush (candidiasis)
Candidiasis does not pose a serious threat to health and life, but its manifestations significantly reduce the quality of life, causing a lot of inconvenience every day. Excruciating itching, intensifying after contact with water and at night, copious cheesy discharge that stains laundry and produces an unpleasant odor - all this disrupts sexual life and negatively affects the mental state of women.
Modern medicine makes it possible to successfully get rid of pathology with the help of general and local medications. At the initial stage of the disease, patients are often prescribed creams, vaginal suppositories and tablets, which are made on the basis of Ketoconazole, Miconazole, Clotrimazole and other substances. Severe forms of candidiasis must be treated with drugs with a general effect. These include Itraconazole, Fluconazole.
The diet of a woman who strives to quickly and effectively get rid of the disease is also of great importance. You should remove from the menu those foods that activate the spread of fungi. These include:
- flour products made from yeast dough;
- soda;
- beer;
- milk;
- sugar;
- spices;
- mushrooms;
- coffee;
- sweet fruits;
- ketchup, all kinds of sauces;
- fatty and spicy dishes.
It is recommended to replace the listed products with healthy foods. Odorous discharge goes away much faster if a woman regularly consumes bran, stale bread, kefir, cereals, lean meats, stewed vegetables, and fruit drinks made from fresh berries and fruits.
It will take some time to treat thrush, but if the body's protective functions are reduced, the pathology will return again. The doctor selects medications individually for each patient, taking into account the type of fungus.
Important! Despite the warnings of doctors, many women prefer to treat themselves, buying medications from advertisements or on the recommendation of friends. Most of these remedies cope only with the signs of candidiasis, so soon the symptoms will return, and the pathology will become chronic.
What discharge is considered natural?
Each woman has her own idea of normal leucorrhoea, which corresponds to the individual characteristics of the body. The physiological norm is indicated by the following signs of discharge:
- a small amount of liquid;
- absence of a strong strong odor;
- clear or white discharge with a slight yellowish tint;
- leucorrhoea has a liquid consistency that resembles mucus;
- the skin and mucous membranes are not exposed to irritating factors, there is no discomfort.
The volume and consistency of liquids will not always be the same. Much more of them are released in the middle of the cycle, in the presence of sexual arousal, as well as during lactation.
