ABNORMAL VAGINAL BLEEDING - CORRECT DIAGNOSIS
Sometimes, the cause of vaginal bleeding is easy to determine and treat. In other cases, some good detective work is warranted, and more than one type of expert might need to get involved, often working together as a team.
It's important to be absolutely sure that your bleeding is coming from your vagina, and not from a nearby area like your rectum or urinary tract. Sometimes when blood appears on toilet paper or underwear, it's hard to be sure where it originated. Blotting with a tissue can sometimes give you the answer, sometimes not. That's why it's a good idea to have a physical examination by your doctor, to see if you might have a urinary tract infection or hemorrhoids or some other non vaginal problem that can cause bleeding. Don't panic, and don't assume the worst, until you've been examined. Often vaginal bleeding is benign or manageable.
Treatment for abnormal vaginal bleeding depends entirely on its cause. If you have a growth, you might need to have it removed. If your problem is hormonal, you might be put on a hormone-modifying regimen. If it's a thyroid problem, medication again might be the answer. For this reason, the correct diagnosis is absolutely essential.
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