Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have minimal to moderate vaginal bleeding?
See significance of minimal to moderate bleeding if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had moderate bleeding for more than 1 week longer than your period usually lasts?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Have you had minimal bleeding or spotting for more than 2 weeks longer than your period usually lasts?
Yes Has abnormal vaginal bleeding occurred three or more times, and it has not been evaluated by a doctor?
Yes Do you have abnormal vaginal bleeding that has been evaluated by a 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, BS | Last 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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