<unk>  is any expulsion of blood from the<unk>  This<unk>  may originate from the uterus,<unk>  wall, or cervix. Generally, it is either part of a normal menstrual cycle or is caused by hormonal or other problems of the reproductive system, such as abnormal uterine<unk> .<unk>  during pregnancy can be normal, especially in early pregnancy. However,<unk>  may also indicate a pregnancy complication that needs to be medically addressed. During pregnancy<unk>  is usually, but not always, related to the pregnancy itself. Regular monthly<unk>  during the reproductive years, menstruation, is a normal physiologic process. During the reproductive years,<unk>  that is excessively heavy (menorrhagia or heavy menstrual<unk> , occurs between monthly menstrual periods (intermenstrual<unk> , occurs more frequently than every 21 days (abnormal uterine<unk> , occurs too infrequently (oligomenorrhea), or occurs after<unk>  intercourse (postcoital<unk>  should be evaluated. The causes of abnormal<unk>  vary by age, and such<unk>  can be a sign of specific medical conditions ranging from hormone imbalances or anovulation to malignancy (cervical cancer,<unk>  cancer or uterine cancer). In young children, or elderly adults with cognitive impairment, the source of<unk>  may not be obvious, and may be from the urinary tract (hematuria) or the rectum rather than the<unk>  although most adult women can identify the site of<unk> . When<unk>  occurs in prepubertal children or in postmenopausal women, it always needs medical attention.
Vaginal bleeding
Vaginal discharge
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Internal bleeding
Birthgasm
Cervical enlargement
Abdominal pain