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What Are The Causes Of Breakthrough Bleeding While On The Pill?
Bleeding refers to the loss of blood. Bleeding can happen inside the body (internally) or outside the body (externally). It may occur:
- Inside the body when blood leaks from blood vessels or organs
- Outside the body when blood flows through a natural opening (such as the
vagina , mouth, or rectum) - Outside the body when blood moves through a break in the skin
Alternative Names
Blood loss; Open injury bleeding
Considerations
Always seek emergency assistance for severe bleeding, and if internal...
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