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What Causes Sudden And Heavy Vaginal Bleeding?

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Posted on Tue, 29 Sep 2015
Question: Hello -

I'm a 50 year old woman. I thought I got my period the other day but I woke up this morning soaked through with blood. I have just moved to a new area and don't have a gynecologist yet. Is it okay to go to an urgent care for this?
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, i have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Sudden vaginal bleeding can be due to hormonal disturbances or some lesions in the genital tract.
Yes, you can go to an urgent care to get examined and have medicine to decrease the blood flow.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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What Causes Sudden And Heavy Vaginal Bleeding?

Brief Answer: Yes, you can Detailed Answer: Hi dear, i have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Sudden vaginal bleeding can be due to hormonal disturbances or some lesions in the genital tract. Yes, you can go to an urgent care to get examined and have medicine to decrease the blood flow. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health. Regards Dr Deepti Verma