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Vaginal Bleeding after Hysterectomy

Underlying Cause

Vaginal Bleeding after Hysterectomy Underlying Cause

Causes of vaginal bleeding after hysterectomy include:

Anticoagulant medications
Failure of the stitches in the wound
Vaginal injury
Wound dehiscence

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Last Updated: Aug 19, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Vaginal Bleeding after Hysterectomy References:

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