Key Takeaways
- Bleeding outside of menstruation can be classified as spotting, breakthrough bleeding, or spotting.
- There are various underlying causes.
- What you can do about it and when you should see a doctor can be found in the article.
Menstruation occurs due to the buildup of the uterine lining, which is intended to prepare it for fertilization. If the mature egg is not fertilized, the uterine lining is shed through menstruation. Menstrual bleeding, period, menstruation – it has many names. Furthermore, there are other types of bleeding with a wide variety of causes.
menstruation
- The period occurs cyclically on average every 21-35 days and lasts five to seven days.
- Initially little blood, usually heavier from the second day onwards, and less again towards the end.
- Dark red to brownish, usually interspersed with small pieces...
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