In an ideal world, women would bleed out of their vaginas on a totally predictable schedule. (Well, okay, not really, but you know what we mean—in a more ideal world.) In reality, though, spotting and ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Symptoms of GI bleeding include stomach pain, vomiting blood, or having black, tarry ...

If you’re experiencing postmenopausal bleeding, your mind may go to the worst possible scenario: cancer. While it’s true the “c word” is one potential cause, bleeding after menopause can happen for ...

Internal bleeding, or hemorrhaging, is bleeding that occurs when blood vessels become damaged inside the body. Depending on the severity and location, it can lead to weakness and dizziness, low blood ...

When contemplating our health, the intricate web of connections between seemingly unrelated aspects often unveils surprising correlations. A particularly intriguing relationship has surfaced in recent ...

Bleeding following anal sex can occur due to anal fissures, hemorrhoids, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and more. Washing well, analgesic creams, and other treatments may help. Heavier anal ...

Women of reproductive age bleed once a month during their menstrual period. This happens when your uterus sheds its lining, and the blood and tissue pass through the vagina and out of your body.

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Placenta Previa can be really unsettling, especially when you notice bleeding but aren't feeling any pain at all.

A significant proportion of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) experience bleeding when taking ibrutinib—a recent study probes why. A new study of patients ...

Any type of bleeding during pregnancy can be scary, but it doesn’t always mean there’s a problem. About 25% of women experience some bleeding or spotting during their pregnancy. In a normal pregnancy, ...