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Bleeding in excess of this norm in a nonpregnant woman constitutes gynecologic hemorrhage. In addition, early pregnancy bleeding has sometimes been included as gynecologic hemorrhage, namely bleeding from a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy, while it actually represents obstetrical bleeding. However, from a practical view, early pregnancy ...
Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), also known as atypical vaginal bleeding (AVB), is vaginal bleeding from the uterus that is abnormally frequent, lasts excessively long, is heavier than normal, or is irregular. [1] [3] The term dysfunctional uterine bleeding was used when no underlying cause was present. [3] Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is ...
Emergency treatment generally follows advanced trauma life support. [2] This begins with efforts to stop bleeding and replace fluids. [2] Bleeding control may be achieved by using a pelvic binder or bed-sheet to support the pelvis. [2] Other efforts may include angiographic embolization or preperitoneal packing. [2]
The reported risks and adverse effects include premature death, [21] [22] cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment or dementia, [23] parkinsonism, [24] osteoporosis and bone fractures, decline in psychological well-being, [25] and decline in sexual function. Hormone replacement therapy does not always reduce the adverse effects. [10]
As the energy is applied in a more focused fashion, it requires less energy to cause significant injury. Any body organ, including bone and brain, can be injured and bleed. Bleeding may not be readily apparent; internal organs such as the liver, kidney and spleen may bleed into the abdominal cavity. The only apparent signs may come with blood loss.
An atonic uterus can feel soft, "boggy" and/or enlarged. [2] Bleeding from the cervical os is also common. If the atony is localized to one area of the uterus, the upper, fundal region may still be squeezing while the lower uterine segment is non-functional. This can be difficult to see with a cursory abdominal examination and easily overlooked.
However, bleeding may also indicate a pregnancy complication that needs to be medically addressed. [8] During pregnancy bleeding is usually, but not always, related to the pregnancy itself. The treatment of vaginal bleeding is dependent on the specific cause, which can often be determined through a thorough history, physical, and medical ...
Internal bleeding (also called internal haemorrhage) is a loss of blood from a blood vessel that collects inside the body, and is not usually visible from the outside. [1] It can be a serious medical emergency but the extent of severity depends on bleeding rate and location of the bleeding (e.g. head, torso, extremities).