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Vaginal Bleeding

Also called: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Uterine Bleeding

Menstruation, or period, is a woman's monthly bleeding. Abnormal vaginal bleeding is different from normal menstrual periods. It could be bleeding that is between periods, lasts several weeks, or happens before puberty or after menopause. Causes can include

Uterine fibroids or polyps
Hormone problems
Hormone pills, such as birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy
Cancer of the cervix, ovaries, uterus or vagina
Thyroid problemss

Bleeding during pregnancy can have several different causes. It is not always a serious problem, but to be safe you should always contact your healthcare provider.

Pelvic exams, blood tests and other procedures can help your healthcare provider diagnose the problem. Treatment depends on the cause.

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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding(American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)

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Overviews
- Vaginal Bleeding(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Vaginal Bleeding (Abnormal)(Merck & Co., Inc.)
Treatment
- D&C for Uterine Bleeding Problems(American College of Surgeons) - Links to PDF
- Treatment Options for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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Specific Conditions
- Bleeding and Spotting from the Vagina during Pregnancy(March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation)
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- Bleeding during Pregnancy(American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
  Also available in Spanish
- Menopausal Bleeding(American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
Related Issues
- Changes in Menstrual Bleeding with Different Contraceptive Methods(Baylor College of Medicine) - Links to PDF
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Health Check Tools
- Vaginal Bleeding (Uterus Removed)(DSHI Systems)
- Vaginal Bleeding After Menopause(DSHI Systems)
- Vaginal Bleeding in Children(DSHI Systems)
- Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy(DSHI Systems)
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Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Uterine Hemorrhage(National Institutes of Health)
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
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Children
- Vaginal Bleeding in Children(DSHI Systems)
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