What's Bleeding Between Periods?

The medical term for bleeding between periods is metrorrhagia. It is also known as spotting or breakthrough bleeding. The menstrual cycle refers to the time between the first day of one period and the first day of the next. The cycle typically lasts between 25 and 30 days but can be longer or shorter.

Is bleeding between periods cancer?

About 90% of women with endometrial cancer have abnormal vaginal bleeding. This might be a change in their periods, bleeding between periods, or bleeding after menopause. Non-cancer problems can also cause abnormal bleeding. But it's important to have a doctor check out any irregular bleeding right away.

What is mid cycle bleeding?

Mid-cycle spotting is bleeding that occurs outside of your menstrual cycle. It's also known as mid-cycle bleeding, abnormal uterine bleeding, intermenstrual bleeding, or metrorrhagia. There are numerous causes, as we'll discuss below.

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