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Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods
Alternate Names : Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Bleeding Between Periods, Intermenstrual Bleeding, Metrorrhagia, Spotting
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Home Care & Treatment
Bed rest is recommended if bleeding is heavy.
The number of pads or tampons used over time should be recorded (so that the amount of bleeding can be determined).
Because aspirin may prolong bleeding, it should be avoided if possible.
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• Definition
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• Common Causes
• Home Care & Treatment
• Call your Health Care Provider if
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Review Date : 1/14/2002
Reviewed By : Peter Chen, M.D., Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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