Some patients may experience bleeding after vaginal medication. What is the reason?

Vaginal bleeding after medication may be caused by mucosal damage, or it may be caused by drug irritation or inflammatory infection. After vaginal bleeding, you must pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva, and you can take appropriate oral anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment. You can temporarily stop using topical medications during treatment.

Chronic vaginal inflammation generally requires the use of topical medications, which need to be inserted into the vagina by yourself, so that the medication can reach the affected area directly to control inflammation. Some patients will experience symptoms of vaginal bleeding after medication is placed. What is the cause of vaginal bleeding after medication is placed?
1. Causes of bleeding after vaginal medication
1. Mucosal damage <br/>When applying the medicine, if the nails are not trimmed in advance, or the nails are too sharp or too long, it will cause damage to the vaginal wall, which will cause a small amount of bleeding. This situation generally does not require special treatment, and the bleeding will subside on its own.
2. Drug stimulation <br/>Some external vaginal suppositories have strong drug effects. Such drugs can directly stimulate the vagina and may cause vaginal contraction. When the vagina contracts, it will cause bleeding in the wound.
3. Inflammation and infection <br/>If the amount of bleeding is large and accompanied by a noticeable odor, it may be caused by inflammation and infection. It is best to go to the hospital for a follow-up examination in time and adjust the medication appropriately.
2. How to treat bleeding after vaginal medication
1. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva <br/> Pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva when bleeding from the vagina, otherwise it is easy to induce infection. After bleeding, you can use wet toilet paper to wipe the vulva, or you can directly use warm water to rinse the vulva. Be careful not to take a warm water bath or bath at this time. It is recommended to change underwear every day and pay attention to disinfecting underwear.
2. Oral anti-inflammatory drugs <br/>Bleeding after vaginal medication indicates a wound, so it is best to take appropriate oral anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent wound infection. During medication, you should also observe the bleeding situation. If the bleeding does not stop after taking the medicine, you also need to use appropriate hemostatic drugs. If the vagina cannot accept external medications, you can also temporarily stop taking the medicine and apply the medicine after full recovery.