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Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy

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Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy Underlying Cause

Causes for vaginal bleeding in pregnancy include:

Threatened miscarriage:

May cause spotting or heavy vaginal bleeding
Usually occurs prior to the 20th week of pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy:

May cause spotting or heavy vaginal bleeding
Usually occurs prior to the 12th week of pregnancy

Placenta previa:

Usually causes heavy vaginal bleeding
Usually occurs after the 25th week of pregnancy

Placental abruption:

Usually causes heavy vaginal bleeding
Usually occurs after the 25th week of pregnancy

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Last Updated: Jan 23, 2009 References

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

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