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Health Encyclopedia: Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods
Intermenstrual bleeding is bleeding from the uterusthat occurs between menstrual periods.
Alternative Names
Bleeding between periods; Intermenstrual bleeding; Spotting; Metrorrhagia
Considerations
Normal menstrual flow lasts about 4 days, produces a total blood loss of 30 to 80 ml (about 2 to 8 tablespoons), and occurs normally every 28 days (plus or minus 7 days).
Vaginal bleeding may be something to worry about for women over age 50 (postmenopausal). Th...
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