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What Causes Bleeding Between Periods?
This article discusses vaginal bleeding that occurs between a woman's monthly menstrual periods. Such bleeding may be called "intermenstrual bleeding."
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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding - Heavy, prolonged, or irregular menstrual periods
Alternative Names
Bleeding between periods; Intermenstrual bleeding; Spotting; Metrorrhagia
Considerations
Normal menstrual flow lasts about 4 days (plus or minus 2 - 3 days). It produces a total blood loss of 30...
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Bleeding
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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... Read more »
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding refers to any bleeding that starts in the gastrointestinal tract. Bleeding may come from any site along the GI... Read more »
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is abnormal bleeding from the vagina that is due to changes in hormone levels.Alternative NamesAnovulatory... Read more »
Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy is bleeding coming through the vagina during pregnancy, for any reason.Alternative NamesPregnancy - vaginal bleeding;... Read more »
Paxil, other antidepressants may cause internal bleeding
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