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Vaginal Bleeding Treatment

Call 911 if you are not pregnant and have abnormal vaginal bleeding with:

Light-headedness
Fainting
Skin that appears unusually pale

If you are pregnant, seeBleeding During Pregnancy Treatment.

1. See a Health Care Provider

Call for an appointment with a health care provider. While many causes are minor, others can be serious.

2. Monitor Symptoms

Keep track of the menstrual cycle to report symptoms to a doctor. On a calendar, take note of the dates and length and amount of bleeding (light, medium, heavy, or spotting).

3. Follow Up

The health care provider will ask about your menstrual cycle and health history and do an exam to find the cause of bleeding.

The health care provider may also order blood tests, transvaginal ultrasound, or endometrial biopsy.

Uterine fibroids, hormonal imbalances, medications, polycystic ovary syndrome, gynecological cancers, and sexually transmitted infections are some causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding.

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