Symptom: Abnormal Bleeding Between Periods

Abnormal bleeding between periods is sometimes referred to as ‘spotting’ or ‘intermenstrual bleeding’. Vaginal bleeding is considered to be abnormal if it occurs: when you are not expecting your menstrual period, when your menstrual flow is lighter or heavier than what is normal for you, or at a time in life when it is not expected, such as before age 10, when you are pregnant, or after menopause. Vaginal bleeding that occurs between periods or after menopause sometimes may be due to cancer or precancer, and should be evaluated promptly.