Vaginal bleeding is normal and occurs during a woman's menstrual cycle when she gets her period. Normal cycle occurs between 24 and 34 days apart and it usually lasts for 4 to 7 days in most cases.
However, any bleeding outside of this is considered abnormal and can be caused by a range of factors including hormonal imbalance, any growth or infections in the uterus or cervix, stress, miscarriage, and certain medical conditions amongst other factors.
The signs of vaginal bleeding between periods include heavy periods (menorrhagia), bleeding between periods or after sex, and irregular or longer duration of periods.
Maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress, indulging in light to moderate exercise and practicing safe sex can help prevent this condition in some cases.
Treatment may vary according to the cause of abnormal vaginal bleeding.
