Vaginal Bleeding: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with vaginal bleeding?

Vaginal bleeding may occur with other symptoms that vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. For example, excessive vaginal bleeding due to hemophilia (a bleeding disorder) may occur in conjunction with other bleeding symptoms, such as difficulty controlling bleeding from a small hand laceration.

Symptoms that may occur along with vaginal bleeding

Vaginal bleeding may occur with other symptoms including:

• Difficulty getting pregnant or infertility

• Fever

• Lower back pain

• Nausea and vomiting

• Painful bowel movements

• Painful sexual intercourse

• Symptoms of menstrual periods (pelvic cramping, irritability, and water weight gain)

• Unusual vaginal discharge

Symptoms that might indicate a serious or life-threatening condition

In some cases, vaginal bleeding can be caused by or lead to a serious condition, such as miscarriage, anemia, pelvic inflammatory disease, or uterine cancer. Seek prompt medical care if you, or someone you are with, have any of the following symptoms:

• Pelvic or abdominal pain

• Periods that are heavier or longer than usual

• Unusual vaginal bleeding

• Vaginal bleeding after menopause

Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you experience:

• Dizziness or feeling faint

• High fever (higher than 101 degrees)

• Severe pelvic or abdominal pain

• Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy