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Spotting - Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

When a woman has bleeding between periods, the healthcare provider will need further information. He or she may ask:

what the woman's normal cycle is like

when the irregular bleeding started

how much bleeding has occurred

the description of the blood, such as whether it was bright red or whether there were clots

when the woman's last normal period was

whether or not the woman is sexually active and the type of birth control she uses

whether or not irregular bleeding has occurred before

whether there was any pain or cramps associated with the bleeding

when the woman's last Pap smear was

whether or not the woman has ever had a sexually transmitted disease

whether there have been any injuries to the pelvic area

what medications are being taken

any other symptoms, such as weight loss, nausea, fever, or abnormal bleeding or bruising in other parts of the body

Further questions may also be asked to help determine the cause of the bleeding.

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