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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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