Symptom: Vaginal bleeding
Vaginal bleeding: Bleeding in or from the vagina.
Detailed cause information for symptom: Vaginal bleeding:
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Types of Vaginal bleeding: bleeding after sex (6), spotting (5)
Vaginal bleeding type of: Bleeding symptoms (146), Vaginal symptoms (54), Female sexual symptoms (86), Menstrual irregularities (62)
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Possible causes of symptom: Vaginal bleeding: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Vaginal bleeding as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.
- Normal menstruation
- Miscarriage
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Pregnancy complications (see Pregnancy symptoms) - seek immediate medical attention.
- Placenta previa - seek immediate medical attention.
- Abruptio placentae - seek immediate medical attention.
- Some possible causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding:
- Vaginal injury
- Vaginal disorder
- Vulva injury
- Vulva disorder
- Blood in urine - sometimes mistaken for vaginal bleeding.
- Rectal bleeding (type of Gastrointestinal bleeding) - sometimes mistaken for vaginal bleeding.
- Bleeding from intercourse (see Bleeding after sex)
- Menopause
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Cervix disorder
- Cervical polyp
- Cervicitis
- Cervix cancer
- Uterine disorder
- Uterine polyp (type of Uterus conditions)
- Uterine cancer
- Fibroids
- Abortion (see Pregnancy symptoms)
- Spontaneous abortion
- Hormonal disorder
- Ovary infection
- Ovarian cyst
- Ovarian cancer
- Clotting disorder
- Bleeding disorders
- Hypothyroidism
- Some possible causes of spotting (very mild vaginal bleeding):
- Normal ovulation
- Anovulation
- Vaginal infection
- Bladder infection
- Cervix infection
- Uterine infection
- Endometrial infection
- Uterine polyps (type of Uterus conditions)
- Cervical dysplasia
- Uterine cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Pregnancy
- Hormonal imbalance
- Certain oral contraceptives
- See also spotting
- Some possible causes of bleeding after sex
- Vaginal infection
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Chlamydia
- Rough sex
- Male penile bleeding - the blood may be from the man rather than the woman.
- Blood in semen
- Cervicitis
- Cervix disorders
- Cervical polyps
- Cervix cancer
- Blood clotting disorders
- Certain blood diseases
- Uterine cancer
- Certain medications
- See also bleeding after sex
- Some possible causes of vaginal bleeding after menopause:
- Low estrogen levels
- Thinning vaginal lining (see Vaginal symptoms)
- Menopause
- Uterine growths
- Cervical polyp
- Bladder bleeding
- Rectal bleeding (type of Gastrointestinal bleeding)
- Uterine cancer
- Cervix cancer
- Urethral caruncle
Medications or substances causing Vaginal bleeding: The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Vaginal bleeding as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Starting oral contraceptives
- Stopping oral contraceptives
- Starting estrogen therapy
- Stopping estrogen therapy
Conditions listing symptoms: Vaginal bleeding: The following list of conditions have 'Vaginal bleeding' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Conditions listing complications: Vaginal bleeding: The following list of conditions have 'Vaginal bleeding' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Last revised: Nov 10, 2003
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