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Women who notice abnormal bleeding during a menstrual cycle may need to be checked by a doctor. An average woman's cycle lasts 28 days and includes four days of bleeding at the beginning, according to the National Institutes of Medicine.
Symptoms
Bleeding due to a miscarriage or tubal pregnancy almost always comes with cramping. Otherwise, bleeding may be the only symptom.
Identification
Insert a tampon into the vagina to be sure that blood flow isn't from the rectum or urine. Keep track of how often a tampon is soaked and needs to be replaced to determine the amount of blood flow.
Causes
The Pennsylvania State Hershey Medical Center identifies several causes: Hormonal imbalance from missing birth control pills, or from using an intrauterine device Chronic conditions such as thyroid or blood-clotting disorders and diabetes Conditions related to the cervix or uterus, including cancer, infections and scar tissue Endometriosis---the growth of uterine tissue outside the uterus
Warning
A woman who is pregnant should contact her healthcare provider immediately if she notices vaginal bleeding.
Medical Terms
Alternate terms for abnormal bleeding include intermenstrual bleeding, spotting or metrorrhagia, according to the National Library of Medicine.
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