Prolonged bleeding
Well, it really depends on what the source of bleeding. If you cut yourself and your skin bleeds, it may take a few minutes. If you are bleeding from your rectum, this is a completely different story. A hemorrhoid can bleed for a few minutes and then resolve, but the severity depends on the color of the blood, the age of the person and the history. Vaginal bleeding can be prolonged if its dail.
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What is the definition or description of: prolonged bleeding?
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I'm 40.on the mirena- have had prolonged bleeding for 2 weeks now but very light flow..how do I stop it please?
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Copper coil fitted 12 weeks ago and am on my third cycle of prolonged bleeding. How long will it take to settle down?
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I had nexplanon for 6 months. Got it removed because of prolonged bleeding for a month. Got it removed at still bleeding after a week. Normal?
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How long can fibroids cause prolonged bleeding please help ??
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How long does prolonged bleeding actually last for?? Please help!!! Maybe fibroids or something else.
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How many days i can take transamin to stop prolonged bleeding b/w periods and how many tablets in a day?
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How do I regulate my period so that I do not have prolonged bleeding ?
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What could heavy prolonged bleeding while using the depo-provera shot mean?
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Prolonged bleeding, gush of brown water from vagina? When could it be please help!!!!!!
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A 39-year old female asked:
Had 16mm endometrial line after prolonged bleeding of 10 days.. This was the first time of prolonged bleeding. Am 39. Not missed any periods recently?
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I took Plan B on day 12 of a 32-day cycle with light but prolonged bleeding a week after. Should i expect my period at the typical time or was that it?
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While on depo, can taking birth control pills stop prolonged bleeding?
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What can I do about prolonged bleeding after being on the contraceptive implant for a month?
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I am on lupron in order to shrink my submicous fibroid and also control prolonged bleeding, wht are chances that I can get pregnant while on lupron.
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Would prolonged bleeding from fibroid cause a yeast infection or foul vaginal odor?
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I was on orthopatch i took it off due to prolonged bleeding i've had unprotected sex and i've missed my period can I be pregnant? Or its a side effect
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Is prolonged bleeding no pain and no other symptoms in a 38 year old cancer because my mom has been having abdominal bleeding and I'm confused whether it is premenopause or cancer?
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In a woman who is kinda obese and not in menopause How fast does uterine cancer and cervical cancer grow in a few months would you have more symptoms than just prolonged bleeding or would it be worse and would the pain go away or would be a constant?
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Tips on the best brand of birth control / treatment plans / medications for pcos and heavy prolonged bleeding?
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I have been diagnosed with PCOS and currently on Spiractin prescribed by my endocronologist.. The side effects on my menstrual cycle have been prolonged bleeding and cramping which lasts for 2 to 3 weeks which repeat every 2 weeks. Kindly advise?
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Causes of prolonged menstrual bleeding (3 mos)? Cycle has been very light, brief (36-48 hrs) & rare (8-12 mos) for over 10 years. 32. No children.
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