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Bleeding Between Menstrual Cycles
Health Encyclopedia: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (Dub)
Anovulatory bleeding; Bleeding - dysfunctional uterine; DUB
Symptoms
- Vaginal bleeding between periods
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Abnormal menstrual periods - Variable menstrual cycles (usually less than 28 days between menstrual periods)
- Variable menstrual flow ranging from scanty to profuse
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Infertility - Mood swings
- Hot flashes
- Vaginal tenderness
- Hirsutism -- excessive growth of body hair in a male pattern
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Expert & Community Posts
My Period is Late! Reasons other than Pregnancy for a Delayed Period
By Merely Me , Health Expert...include pain or aching in your lower belly and also bleeding when you are not having your... Read more »
Misconceptions about Conception
By Merely Me , Health Expert...irregular ovulation the egg may be released before bleeding has stopped or shortly after her... Read more »
The Pill
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...combination pills and side effects may include irregular bleeding/spotting, headaches, abdominal... Read more »
What you need to know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
By Merely Me , Health Expert...period it might last for several weeks with heavy bleeding. She added that she might have only... Read more »
Pre-term Labor – What You Need to Know
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...seriously low weight prior to pregnancy, certain bleeding disorders. Lifestyle or... Read more »
Health Guide
Cervical Cancer Symptoms
...when cancer has spread to adjoining tissue. The main symptoms, at this stage, include: Vaginal bleeding at times other than the menstrual cycle. A woman can have bleeding after sex, spotting... Read more »Menstrual Disorders: Risk Factors
...regular.Women who are approaching menopause (perimenopause) may also skip periods. Occasional episodes of heavy bleeding are also common as women approach menopause.Other risk factors... Read more »Menstrual Disorders: Menstrual Disorders
...usually begins 2 to 3 years after a women begins to menstruate. The pain typically develops when the bleeding starts and continues for 32 to 48 hours. Cramps are generally most severe during heavy... Read more »Menstrual Disorders: Diagnosis
...infections, ectopic pregnancy, and irritable bowel syndrome. Endometriosis and fibroids may cause heavy bleeding and pain. Doctors may ask questions concerning:Menstrual cycle patterns -- length... Read more »Menstrual Disorders: Introduction
...CyclesRegular alcohol use.Being under 21 and over 44.Stressful jobs.Being very thin (also at risk for short bleeding periods).Competitive athletics (also at risk for short bleeding periods).Length... Read more »Images
Medications
...This medication is used to treat women with abnormal bleeding from the uterus. It is also used... Read more »
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