Vaginal Bleeding - FAQs

Creator: Dr. Reeja Tharu
Keywords: abnormal vaginal bleeding, D&C, faq

Written by - Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)

Last Updated on Jun 22, 2020

Q: In case of abnormal vaginal bleeding which doctor should I consult?

A: Consult a Gynecologist.

Q: What is dilation and curettage?

A: It consists of two parts – first the opening of the cervix is dilated using a metal dilator and this is followed by curettage. During curettage a metal device called curette is used to gently scrape out the inner lining of the uterus and a sample of the uterine lining is taken for histopathology diagnosis so that the right treatment can be administered.

Q: Does abnormal vaginal bleeding indicate cancer?

A: There are many possible causes for vaginal bleeding and a small percentage of the sufferers could have cancer. It is important to consult a doctor at the earliest.

Published on Nov 22, 2012
Last Updated on Jun 22, 2020

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BethB - Mar 09, 2013

I am a 47 year of women, began my period at age 11. I have not had a period for 17 months. All of a sudden I have started bleeding 4 days still hasn't stopped.

Jersey7 - Jan 22, 2013

I am a 39 year old female. In my early to mid 20's I never bled from intercourse and my lover as very well-endowed. Intercourse never hurt and was very pleasurable and never bled during sex ever nor did I bleed after. Now at age 39 I have a new lover who is very well-endowed, but I have heavy bleeding during and after intercourse. I have no pain and no discomfort at all. Intercourse with my new lover is amazing and wonderful. So I ask, why am I having this bleeding during and after intercourse? I do have a history in these last 10 years of uterine fibroids in which I had a uterine ablation done 8 years ago. And I have always suffered from very heavy, painful, clotty mensus cycles. I have a GYN appt next month. Could my fibroid issue be a factor now at age 39?

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