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	Vaginal bleeding: What's normal, what's not? - MayoClinic.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Irregular vaginal bleeding may include spotting of small amounts of blood between periods — often seen on toilet tissue after wiping — or heavy periods in which you soak a pad an hour for several hours.
		In premenopausal women, irregular vaginal bleeding is often the result of hormonal fluctuations and not a malignancy.
		In older women, particularly postmenopausal women, vaginal bleeding may be associated with a gynecologic cancer, but the bleeding could instead be due to a noncancerous condition.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/vaginal-bleeding/HO00159 (930 words)

	Lifespan's A - Z Health Information Library - Vaginal bleeding between periods
		Intermenstrual bleeding is bleeding from the uterus that occurs between menstrual periods.
		Vaginal bleeding may be something to worry about for women over age 50 (postmenopausal).
		Vaginal injury from insertion of foreign objects, from malignancy, or from infection
	www.lifespan.org /adam/healthillustratedencyclopedia/1/003156.html (497 words)

	Discovery Health :: Diseases & Conditions :: vaginal bleeding in pregnancy
		Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy means bleeding that happens at any time during pregnancy before the delivery of the baby.
		Bleeding may be related to conditions other than the pregnancy itself.
		Diagnosis of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy begins with a medical history and physical exam.
	www.health.discovery.com /encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=2109 (512 words)

	Vaginal Bleeding in Children - Keep Kids Healthy
		Vaginal bleeding in children usually occurs as a part of menarche or having their first period as they are going through puberty.
		Children with vaginal bleeding that is not associated with normal puberty should have a thorough evaluation by their Pediatrician and/or a Pediatric Gynecologist and perhaps an Endocrinologist if a hormonal cause is suspected.
		Bleeding Disorder: a blood disorder may cause vaginal bleeding, but you would likely suspect other signs of bleeding, such as frequent nosebleeds or bleeding gums, and easy bruising.
	www.keepkidshealthy.com /symptoms/vaginal_bleeding.html (530 words)

	Smart Moms: Bleeding During Pregnancy
		Bleeding may be alarming, but it doesn't mean that miscarriage –; the loss of a pregnancy in its early stages – is certain.
		If you have vaginal bleeding, have cramping pain that is felt low in the abdomen, or pass tissue through the vagina, there is a chance of miscarriage.
		Heavy vaginal bleeding usually involves a problem with the placenta (afterbirth), the tissue that connects the mother and fetus.
	www.med.umich.edu /obgyn/smartmoms/pregnancy/health/bleeding.htm (1166 words)

	NGC - NGC Summary
		Vaginal bleeding is also caused by pregnancy, polyps, myomas, endometrial hyperplasia, adenomyosis and cancers of the cervix or endometrium.
		MRI of the pelvis is not warranted unless bleeding is attributed to leiomyomas and myomectomy is contemplated, or sonography is indeterminate in differentiating adenomyosis from leiomyomas.
		CT scan of the pelvis is not warranted for diagnosis of abnormal vaginal bleeding.
	www.guideline.gov /summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=9579&nbr=5109&ss=6&xl=999 (1495 words)

	Bleeding During Pregnancy : American Pregnancy Association
		Vaginal bleeding can occur frequently in the first trimester of pregnancy and may not be a sign of problems.
		Vaginal bleeding may be caused by the placenta detaching from the uterine wall before or during labor.
		Vaginal bleeding may be a sign of labor.
	www.americanpregnancy.org /bleedingduringpreg.html (796 words)

	Vaginal Bleeding: Approach to the Gynecologic Patient: Merck Manual Professional
		Abnormal vaginal bleeding includes menses that are prolonged (menorrhagia), excessive (menorrhagia or hypermenorrhea), or too frequent (polymenorrhea) or that is unrelated to menses, occurring frequently and irregularly between menses (metrorrhagia) or postmenopausally.
		Pregnancy-related bleeding is considered in all women of reproductive age, particularly those with pelvic pain, irregular menses, or symptoms of pregnancy.
		Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy involves a specific approach (see Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care: Evaluation; see Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care: Evaluation).
	www.merck.com /mmpe/sec18/ch242/ch242e.html (988 words)

	Dr. Koop - Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy
		Vaginal bleeding during the first 3 months of pregnancy may be an indication of a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage).
		Vaginal bleeding during the fourth to ninth month of pregnancy may be caused by a miscarriage, but may also be an indication of abnormal location of the placenta, such as placenta previa or abruptio placentae.
		An ectopic pregnancy, in which the embryo becomes implanted outside the uterus, is often accompanied by unexpected vaginal bleeding and severe abdominal pain.
	www.drkoop.com /ency/93/003264.html (457 words)

	Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding-Check Your Symptoms
		See significance of vaginal bleeding that may be caused by sexual abuse if you need information to help you answer the question below.
		Have you had minimal vaginal bleeding for 48 hours after intercourse or douching, and you are sure that the bleeding is not caused by your period?
		Do you think that your vaginal bleeding is related to a medication you are taking?Note: If your answer is Yes:Call the health professional who prescribed the medication to determine whether this is an expected side effect of this medication.
	www.webmd.com /hw/womens_conditions/hw63246.asp (1953 words)

	Carilion - Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
		Heavy vaginal bleeding or bleeding that occurs before 12 weeks may indicate a serious problem, including an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage.
		Heavy vaginal bleeding or bleeding that occurs after 12 weeks also may indicate a serious problem, such as placenta previa.
		If you are age 40 or older, abnormal vaginal bleeding may mean that you are entering perimenopause.
	www.carilion.com /kbase/htm/abvb/d/hw63221.htm (484 words)

	Vaginal Cancer Treatment - National Cancer Institute
		Vaginal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the vagina.
		Vaginal cancer often does not cause early symptoms and may be found during a routine Pap test.
		Bleeding or discharge not related to menstrual periods.
	cancer.gov /cancerinfo/pdq/treatment/vaginal/patient (842 words)

	Vaginal Bleeding (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Except for hormone withdrawal bleeding during the first or second week of life, genital bleeding before the age of 9 years is not normal and most likely results from organic causes.
		Classically, vaginal bleeding in childhood is classified as bleeding associated with signs of isosexual precocity and bleeding not associated with signs of isosexual precocity.
		Diagnosis is based on the characteristic shape of the lesion and visualization of the vaginal orifice with the patient in the supine or knee-chest position.
	webpages.charter.net /saabrio/OBGYN_Vaginal_Bleeding.htm (872 words)

	Vaginal bleeding: What's normal, what's not?
		Irregular vaginal bleeding may include spotting of small amounts of blood between periods — often seen on toilet tissue after wiping — or heavy periods in which you soak a pad an hour for several hours.
		In premenopausal women, irregular vaginal bleeding is often the result of hormonal fluctuations and not a malignancy.
		In older women, particularly postmenopausal women, vaginal bleeding may be associated with a gynecologic cancer, but the bleeding could instead be due to a noncancerous condition.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/HO/00159.html (894 words)

	Vaginal Bleeding (Abnormal): Menstrual Disorders and Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Vaginal bleeding may also result from prolapse of the urethra (in which the urethra bulges outside of the body) or tumors of the reproductive tract.
		Abnormal bleeding may also be caused by complications of pregnancy, such as an ectopic pregnancy, or by infections of the uterus, usually after delivery of a baby or an abortion.
		In postmenopausal women, bleeding from the vagina may be due to thinning of the lining of the vagina (atrophic vaginitis), thinning or thickening (hyperplasia) of the lining of the uterus, or polyps in the uterus.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec22/ch244/ch244e.html (639 words)

	Abnormal vaginal bleeding \| DoctorNDTV: Health Information on Abnormal vaginal bleeding (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is an irregular heavy bleeding from a normal uterus, and occurs due to hormonal imbalances.
		Bleeding from the cervix may occur from erosions, inflammation (cervicitis), polyps or cancer.
		Bleeding may be less than normal in patients with hormonal imbalances, such as those that occur at around the time of menopause.
	www.doctorndtv.com /topics/detailtopics.asp?id=100&heading=AllTopics (666 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy
		Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy is bleeding coming through the vagina during pregnancy, for any reason.
		Vaginal bleeding during the first 3 months of pregnancy may be an indication of a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage).
		Vaginal bleeding during the fourth to ninth month of pregnancy may be caused by a miscarriage, but may also be an indication of abnormal location of the placenta, such as placenta previa or abruptio placentae.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/003264.htm (745 words)

	Vaginal Bleeding During Pregnancy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is any discharge of blood through the vagina from the time of conception to the end of pregnancy.
		If the bleeding is heavy or accompanied by other symptoms, and you can't reach your health-care provider, go to the emergency room.
		Bleeding at any time during the third trimester is considered a potentially serious problem, whether or not it is accompanied by pain.
	www.umm.edu /pregnancy/stayhealthy/articles/vagbleeding.html (924 words)

	Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy has many causes and ranges in severity from mild (with normal pregnancy outcome) to life-threatening for both infant and mother.
		The bleeding can vary from scant to excessive, from brown to bright red, and can be painless or painful.
		Depends on the cause of vaginal bleeding, the severity of bleeding and the rapidity of diagnosis.
	webpages.charter.net /saabrio/OBGYN_Vaginal_bleeding_pregnancy.htm (485 words)

	Bleeding during pregnancy - Bleeding During Pregnancy : American Pregnancy Association
		Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is always scary for the expectant mother.
		Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy may or may not be a serious health threat.
		Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy occurs frequently and may not be a sign of problems.
	xn--tnq722ac90c.com /dnkb/bleeding-during-pregnancy.html (491 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Vaginal bleeding between periods
		Intermenstrual bleeding is bleeding from the uterus that occurs between menstrual periods.
		Vaginal bleeding may be something to worry about for women over age 50 (postmenopausal).
		Vaginal injury from insertion of foreign objects, from malignancy, or from infection
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/003156.htm (556 words)

	Vaginal spotting or bleeding during pregnancy
		Spotting is very light bleeding, similar to what you may have at the very beginning or end of your period.
		A vaginal infection (such as a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis) or a sexually transmitted infection (such as trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, or herpes) can cause your cervix to become irritated or inflamed.
		Placental problems or premature labor In the second or third trimester, bleeding or spotting can be a sign of a serious condition such as placenta previa, placental abruption (in which the placenta separates from the uterus), a late miscarriage (between 13 weeks and midpregnancy), or premature labor (between midpregnancy and 37 weeks).
	www.babycenter.com /refcap/pregnancy/prenatalhealth/3081.html (1119 words)

	eMedicine - Vaginal Bleeding : Article by Pamela Dyne, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Vaginal bleeding in the first trimester of pregnancy can be caused by several different factors.
		Completed miscarriage: A woman may be told she has had a completed miscarriage if her bleeding and cramping have slowed down, and the uterus appears to be empty based on ultrasound evaluation.
		For a pregnant woman with vaginal bleeding, it is helpful for the doctor to know the amount and the quality of the bleeding that you have.
	www.emedicine.com /aaem/topic468.htm (3325 words)

	MCPC - Vaginal bleeding after childbirth
		Bleeding may occur at a slow rate over several hours and the condition may not be recognized until the woman suddenly enters shock.
		Bleeding may be light if a clot blocks the cervix or if the woman is lying on her back.
		Postpartum bleeding with a contracted uterus is usually due to a cervical or vaginal tear.
	www.who.int /reproductive-health/impac/Symptoms/Vaginal_bleeding_after_S25_S34.html (1672 words)

	Abnormal vaginal bleeding - causes of irregular, heavy menstrual periods
		However, any vaginal bleeding that is not normal menstrual bleeding or mid- cycle spotting (which often occurs during the first few months of taking the oral contraceptive pill) may be abnormal and must be investigated.
		Abnormal vaginal bleeding may occur between the normal menstrual bleeds (intermenstrual bleeding) or it may take the form of unusually heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia).
		It is important for any woman who is concerned about irregular or abnormally heavy vaginal bleeding to contact either her GP or gynaecologist as soon as possible.
	hcd2.bupa.co.uk /fact_sheets/html/abnormalvaginalbleeding.html (1038 words)

	eMedicine - Vaginal Bleeding : Article Excerpt by: Pamela Dyne, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Vaginal bleeding is any bleeding from a woman’s vaginal area.
		Because bleeding during all phases of pregnancy may be dangerous, the pregnant woman should call her doctor immediately with any signs of vaginal bleeding for prompt evaluation.
		Any vaginal bleeding during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy involves concerns different from bleeding in the first trimester.
	www.emedicine.com /aaem/byname/vaginal-bleeding.htm (166 words)

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