Intermenstrual bleeding
Intermenstrual bleeding (IMB) is defined as bleeding from the vagina at any time in the menstrual cycle other than normal menstruation.
- between 13% and 21% of naturally menstruating women are thought to affected,
- the prevalence may vary significantly with age
- is more frequently seen in perimenopausal women
Treatment is dependent upon cause
Reference:
- Munro MG, Critchley HOD, Fraser IS. The two FIGO systems for normal and abnormal uterine bleeding symptoms and classification of causes of abnormal uterine bleeding in the reproductive years: 2018 revisions. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2018 Dec;143(3):393-408
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