Pathologic Function
vaginal hemorrhage
vag·i·nal hem·or·rhage [ vaj-uh-nl hem-er-ij, hem-rij ]
Also called:
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding; Uterine Bleeding
Definitions related to vaginal hemorrhage:
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(vaginal bleeding) Menstruation, or period, is a woman's monthly bleeding.Abnormal vaginal bleeding is different from normal menstrual periods. It could be bleeding that is between periods, is very heavy, or lasts much longer than usual. It also includes bleeding that happens before puberty or after menopause. Causes can include Uterine fibroids or polyps; Hormone problems; Hormone pills, such as birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy (menopausal hormone therapy); Cancer of the cervix, ovaries, uterus or vagina; Thyroid problems. Bleeding during pregnancy can have several different causes. It is not always serious, but to be safe you should contact your health care provider right away. Pelvic exams, blood tests, imaging tests, and other procedures can help your health care provider diagnose the problem. Treatment depends on the cause. Treatments may include medicines, hormones, and surgery.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(vaginal bleeding) Vaginal bleeding unrelated to normal menstruation.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Bleeding originating from the vagina.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A disorder characterized by bleeding from the vagina.Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse EventsU.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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Abnormal vaginal bleeding includes: menses that are excessive (menorrhagia or hypermenorrhea) or too frequent (polymenorrhea); bleeding that is unrelated to menses, occurring irregularly between menses (metrorrhagia); bleeding that is excessive during menses and occurs irregularly between menses (menometrorrhagia); premenarchal bleeding;...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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