User:Mr. Ibrahem/Vaginal bleeding
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Vaginal bleeding is any bleeding from the vagina. It is classified as either normal or abnormal.[2] Normal vaginal bleeding occurs in women of child bearing age every 24 to 38 days, with each episode lasting 4.5 to 8 days, and resulting in the loss of 5 mL to 80 mL of blood.[2][4] In women of child bearing age bleeding which is excessively heavy, occurs between periods, occurs more or less frequently, is prolonged in duration, or occurs after sex is abnormal.[2][1]
Vaginal bleeding | |
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Other names | Uterine bleeding[1] |
Location of vaginal bleeding may include the uterus, vaginal wall, or cervix | |
Specialty | Gynecology, obstetrics |
Types | Normal, abnormal[2] |
Causes | Before puberty: Trauma, tumors, foreign objects[3] Early pregnancy: Implantation, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, subchorionic bleeding Later pregnancy: Placenta previa, placenta accreta, placental abruption[3] After menopause: Atrophic vaginitis, thyroid problems, cancer of the female reproductive tract[3] |
Bleeding before puberty, during pregnancy, and after menopause is generally abnormal.[3] Bleeding before puberty may occur due to trauma, tumors, or foreign objects.[3] Bleeding during early pregnancy may occur due to implantation, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, or subchorionic bleeding; while bleeding during later pregnancy may occur due to placenta previa, placenta accreta, or placental abruption.[3] Bleeding after menopause may occur due to atrophic vaginitis, thyroid problems, or cancer of the female reproductive tract.[3]
Other causes of vaginal bleeding may include bleeding disorders or liver disease.[5] Bleeding from the urinary tract or rectum may be mistaken for vaginal bleeding.[6]
The work up of a person with vaginal bleeding depends on their age.[3] A pregnancy test is recommended in all women of childbearing age.[3] In those with significant bleeding, stabilization, vaginal packing, and blood transfusions may be required.[3] Otherwise treatment depends on the underlying cause.[3] Abnormal uterine bleeding affects about 20% of women of child bearing age.[2]