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Bleeding Between Periods

Bleeding between periods can be inconvenient and annoying. Most women have spotting (light bleeding), breakthrough bleeding (heavier bleeding), or irregular periods at some point in their lives. Spotting or breakthrough bleeding between periods usually lasts 1 or 2 days.


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Bleeding Between Periods
Spotting associated with use of Norplant or Depo-Provera Symptoms can usually be treated at home. If symptoms persist, you should call your doctor for advice.
Spotting associated with hormone replacement therapy Symptoms may be treated at home or they may require a visit to your doctor. Usually you and your doctor need to share additional information about your condition to decide what is best for you.
Spotting or breakthrough bleeding occurring more than once Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen. 
Bleeding between periods that lasts 3 or more days Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Menstrual pattern doesn’t return to normal by the third month Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Vaginal bleeding in menopausal or postmenopausal women not taking hormone replacement therapy Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen. 
Painful bleeding between periods Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Soaking one or more sanitary napkins per hour for more than 4 hours or one pad or more every
15 minutes for more than 1 hour		 Symptoms in this category are serious and should usually be seen within 2 hours. Depending on your health insurance, you may choose to call your doctor to determine if you should be seen in the doctor’s office, in an urgent care center, or in an emergency room. 

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