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Uterine Hemorrhage

Medical Definition:	Hemorrhage from vessels in the uterus, sometimes manifested as vaginal bleeding.
Guide Notes:	"vaginal bleeding" usually refers to uterine bleeding through the vagina & goes here but check text for bleeding from vaginal inj, vaginal dis, vaginal tumors, etc (index under proper VAGINA term)
Also Called:	Breakthrough Bleeding,Spotting

Uterine Hemorrhage Categories.

	Menorrhagia - Excessive menstrual flow.
	Metrorrhagia - Uterine bleeding, usually irregular or acyclic, between periods.

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