First Aid & Emergencies

Vaginal Bleeding Treatment

• Light-headedness
• Fainting
• Skin that appears unusually pale

If you are pregnant, see Bleeding During Pregnancy Treatment.

1. See a Health Care Provider

• Call for an appointment with a health care provider. While many causes are minor, others can be serious.

2. Monitor Symptoms

• Keep track of your menstrual cycle to report symptoms to a doctor. On a calendar, take note of the dates and length and amount of bleeding (light, medium, heavy, or spotting).

3. Follow Up

• The health care provider will ask about your menstrual cycle and health history and do an exam to find the cause of bleeding.

• The health care provider may also order blood tests, transvaginal ultrasound, or endometrial biopsy.

• Uterine fibroids, hormonal imbalances, medications, polycystic ovary syndrome, gynecological cancers, and sexually transmitted infections are some causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding.