Menstruation is the normal shedding of the uterine lining due to hormonal changes, resulting in bleeding.
However, uterine bleeding can occur at other times as well. Uterine bleeding often presents similarly to menstruation, leading some women to mistake it for menstruation. This can prevent timely diagnosis and treatment of uterine bleeding, which requires prompt diagnosis and management due to the many possible causes.
Tumor? Inflammation? Why is my uterus bleeding?
Uterine bleeding can be caused by many factors. Common causes include endocrine factors, pregnancy, or other internal uterine conditions such as tumors, inflammation, or trauma.
The amount of uterine bleeding is usually similar to that of menstruation. However, the color will be different, being slightly darker than normal menstrual blood, appearing as a deep red to blackish color. Furthermore, uterine bleeding is often irregular.
What about menstruation? First of all, menstruation is regular in terms of timing, generally following a monthly cycle, and it happens once a month. The duration of menstruation is usually three to six days. For women with lighter periods, menstruation will end in three to four days, while for women with heavier periods, or women in their prime, menstruation may last about six to seven days.
Analyze the color to calculate the cycle!
Menstrual bleeding and uterine bleeding are very easy to distinguish because menstruation has a fixed schedule, while uterine bleeding often occurs without warning and has no fixed cycle . During menstruation, menstrual blood is rarely dark red; it is mostly bright red. Uterine bleeding, on the other hand, is much darker in color .
In addition, normal menstruation is very regular and usually ends in about 6 days. However, uterine bleeding does not have a fixed duration; it may end in 2 to 3 days, or it may take 8 to 10 days to stop. Menstruation can cause mild menstrual cramps, while uterine bleeding can cause fever, back pain, or abdominal pain.
The above explanation should have been clear to everyone; distinguishing between uterine bleeding and menstruation is actually not difficult. We hope all women will pay attention to their menstrual cycles and not confuse uterine bleeding with menstruation. If you find your menstrual cycle is abnormal, please seek medical attention as soon as possible. Additionally, pay attention to vaginal discharge; any abnormalities in either should be taken seriously.
