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The article is professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Heavy white blood near the period is one of the signs that often appear when the "red light" is coming. Therefore, women do not need to worry too much when they see a lot of discharge near the menstrual period along with other common symptoms.
1. Change of vaginal discharge with age
Vaginal discharge is a vaginal discharge that occurs when girls enter puberty. Vaginal discharge has the function of lubricating, moisturizing, stabilizing the genital environment to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria - the cause of many gynecological diseases. Vaginal discharge starting to appear is also a sign of entering puberty and there will be a lot of vaginal discharge near the day of menstruation. The amount of vaginal discharge will vary depending on age as well as female hormone levels.
From the age of 20 to 30 is the period when the production of vaginal discharge reaches the highest level, then gradually decreases along with the decrease in female sex hormones. After adolescence, women get older, the amount of discharge will decrease gradually. For example, during perimenopause and menopause, a woman's body has a decrease in estrogen levels, causing vaginal discharge to appear less than in previous periods. About 2-3 years after menopause, women face vaginal dryness because the regulation of the hormone estrogen has slowed down, resulting in less vaginal discharge.
2. Vaginal discharge a lot before period
Do you have vaginal discharge before your period? The phenomenon of heavy discharge before menstruation is simply a sign of the coming "red light" day and moreover, they also help women monitor their private health effectively.
In addition to age and hormone levels, the color and amount of discharge also change with each phase of a woman's monthly menstrual cycle. By recognizing the differences in this fluid, women can relatively predict the time to their "red light" day. Specifically as follows:
Postmenstrual and pre-ovulatory period (follicular phase): At this time, residual menstrual blood will mix with secretions, causing them to become dark or brown during the menstrual cycle. First day. The discharge will then gradually decrease and become a colorless, liquid form.
Ovulation phase: The amount of vaginal discharge increases at this stage. You will see clear, soft, jelly-like discharge within two to three days. There are also cases where there is a little bit of blood in the fluid, but there is absolutely no smell.
Luteal phase: The amount of discharge gradually decreases, turns white and sticky like glue.
Before menstruation: The amount of vaginal discharge begins to increase again due to hormonal changes, causing the mucus in the uterus to increase rapidly. Women can completely feel the intimate area at this time will be wetter than usual. The discharge color seen on the underwear is white or slightly yellowish and gradually has a more pronounced odor. Near the date of your period, you are likely to start seeing a small amount of blood in the fluid.
However, women should pay close attention to the distinction between physiological vaginal discharge and pathological vaginal discharge. If there is a lot of white discharge near the period, but it is also accompanied by unusual signs of color and bad smell, then it is more likely to be a sign of gynecological diseases. These pathological problems not only cause discomfort and affect women's quality of daily life, but also pose a risk of future reproductive health impacts. Therefore, women should not be subjectively ignored, but need to visit and treat as soon as possible at reputable specialized facilities.
3. Other Premenstrual Signs
Besides vaginal discharge before menstruation, other symptoms that signal the upcoming menstrual day "visit" also make girlfriends uncomfortable, such as:
Digestive disorders: Abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea, constipation, and even nausea or loss of appetite, leading to weight gain and a feeling of gas and bloating. Emotional changes: Sensitive, irritable, depressed, moody, anxious, insomnia, difficulty concentrating... Facial skin is oily and acne-prone. Muscle aches: Chest pain, tightness in the chest or back pain. The above problems sometimes make women mistakenly believe that their body is experiencing abnormal and dangerous manifestations. In reality, this is just premenstrual syndrome, the symptoms are cyclical and short-lived, usually within a few days before or the beginning of the menstrual period. So you do not need to worry too much when you encounter these signs once a month.
In summary, a lot of white blood near the menstrual period is a normal physiological manifestation of women every month. Although vaginal discharge before menstruation is not dangerous, the amount of discharge with an abnormal color and odor, and frequent discharge can be a sign of gynecological diseases. Women should pay attention to monitor the changes in their body to have a plan to take care of the private area, as well as the whole body in a safe and scientific way.
Women who see abnormal signs of vaginal discharge should proactively visit the hospital early to avoid subjective or shy cases that will lead to undetected disease, the risk of worsening and affect motherhood later in life.
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