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*[[Anemia]], caused by chronic loss of blood. (This may occur if the woman has ignored symptoms of prolonged or frequent abnormal menstrual bleeding.) | *[[Anemia]], caused by chronic loss of blood. (This may occur if the woman has ignored symptoms of prolonged or frequent abnormal menstrual bleeding.) | ||
*Lower [[abdomen|abdominal]] pain or pelvic cramping | *Lower [[abdomen|abdominal]] pain or pelvic cramping | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Signs and Symptoms
- Abnormal uterine bleeding, abnormal menstrual periods
- Bleeding between normal periods in premenopausal women
- Vaginal bleeding and/or spotting in postmenopausal women
In women older than 40: extremely long, heavy, or frequent episodes of bleeding (may indicate premalignant changes)
- Anemia, caused by chronic loss of blood. (This may occur if the woman has ignored symptoms of prolonged or frequent abnormal menstrual bleeding.)
- Lower abdominal pain or pelvic cramping
- Thin white or clear vaginal discharge in postmenopausal women.