Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

When To See a Doctor

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Do you have severe vaginal bleeding?


See significance of severe bleeding if you need information to help you answer the questions below.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.

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Do you have severe vaginal bleeding, but you do not have signs of shock?


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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

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Have you had severe vaginal bleeding that has stopped?

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Have you had severe vaginal bleeding that has been evaluated by your doctor, but it is not following the expected course?


If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.



Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BSLast Updated: August 29, 2007
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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