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What is Abnormal Bleeding?
Also known as uterine bleeding, abnormal vaginal bleeding refers to any release of blood that occurs outside your menstrual period often as the result of hormonal changes or infections. This refers to extended periods of heavy bleeding, spotting that occurs at irregular points throughout your period and menstrual periods that fill pads in under an hour. Those who suffer from this condition may have periods that last longer than 5-7 days, with or without spotting in the time between menstruation.
What To Know About Abnormal Bleeding?
The prolonged and chronic bleeding associated with abnormal vaginal bleeding can be debilitating. The majority of women only produce about 40ml of blood when menstruating, which is released over a period of 5-7 days. Heavy spotting or periods that last longer than this should be addressed by your physician as it can indicate that a more serious underlying condition is present. Normal vaginal bleeding is the result of the endometrium lining being shed when pregnancy does not occur. While there can be slight variations in the menstrual cycle, they occur more or less regularly. When the period of bleeding is overly long, spotting occurs, or the amount of bloodshed is heavy, then abnormal vaginal bleeding may be present.