What Causes Vaginal Bleeding Problems (Pre-Menopause)?
Women who are still experiencing their periods, and have bleeding in between their normal menses may have vaginal bleeding problems due to: • Pregnancy • Medications – such as birth control pills (oral contraceptives), steroids, blood thinners (such as Enoxaparin or Warfarin). • Trauma – from tampon use, intrauterine devices (IUD’s – to prevent pregnancy) or a foreign body. • Diseases – such as a blood clotting disorder, thyroid, kidney or liver disease. • Stress, exercise, diet and nutritional state. What Causes Vaginal Bleeding Problems (Post-Menopausal)? Women who have experienced the stoppage of their menses may have vaginal bleeding problems due to: • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) • Cancer – of the cervix or endometrium. Certain hormones and medications used to treat breast cancer may have vaginal bleeding problems as a side effect. • Medications – such as steroids, blood thinners (such as Enoxaparin or Warfarin) • Trauma – from a foreign body. • Diseases – such as a blood clo
