uterine bleeding
Menstrual flow, abnormal
Uterine bleeding is blood loss from the uterus, whether during menstruation or otherwise.
The medical term usually distinguishes abnormal bleeding—heavy uterine bleeding, uterine bleeding between periods—from normal menstrual flow.
Causes range from hormonal imbalances to fibroids to pregnancy complications.
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- menstrual cycleMonthly female reproductive process
- heavy periodsAbnormally abundant menstrual bleeding
- postpartum hemorrhageLife-threatening bleeding after delivery
- hormonal imbalanceIrregular glandular secretion levels
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