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abnormal vaginal bleeding

abnormal vaginal bleeding is unexpected bleeding from the inside of the vagina. what is considered abnormal varies, depending on what is normal for a particular woman.

examples of abnormal vaginal bleeding include bleeding:

  • when a woman isn't expecting her menstrual period.
  • after sex.
  • when a woman's menstrual flow is lighter or heavier than is normal for her.
  • at an unexpected time of life, such as before age 10 or after menopause.

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