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  2. Intermenstrual bleeding - Wikipedia

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    Breakthrough bleeding (BTB) is any of various forms of vaginal bleeding, usually referring to mid-cycle bleeding in users of combined oral contraceptives as attributed to insufficient estrogens. [5] It may also occur with other hormonal contraceptives. Sometimes, breakthrough bleeding is classified as abnormal and thereby as a form of IMB. [6]

  3. Bleeding - Wikipedia

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    Breakthrough bleeding; Ovarian bleeding — This is a potentially catastrophic and not so rare complication among lean patients with polycystic ovary syndrome undergoing transvaginal oocyte retrieval. [5] Anus Melena — upper gastrointestinal bleeding; Hematochezia — lower gastrointestinal bleeding, or brisk upper gastrointestinal bleeding ...

  4. Female reproductive system - Wikipedia

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    Labeled anatomy of the human vulva and nearby structures. The vulva is of all of the external parts and tissues and includes the following: [3] Clitoris: an organ located at the top of the vulva. It consists of the body and its pea-shaped glans that is protected by the clitoral hood.

  5. Vulva - Wikipedia

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    In 2021, a study in the UK showed that few are able to label the structure of the vulva correctly. [ 147 ] [ 148 ] [ 149 ] There are many sexual slang terms used for the vulva. [ 143 ] [ 150 ] " Cunt ", a medieval word for the vulva and once the standard term, has become a vulgarism , and in other uses one of the strongest offensive and abusive ...

  6. Vaginal bleeding - Wikipedia

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    Vaginal bleeding is any expulsion of blood from the vagina. This bleeding may originate from the uterus, vaginal wall, or cervix. [1] Generally, it is either part of a normal menstrual cycle or is caused by hormonal or other problems of the reproductive system, such as abnormal uterine bleeding.

  7. Serous membrane - Wikipedia

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    For example, the serosa of the uterus is called the perimetrium. Schematic diagram of an organ invaginating into a serous cavity. The pericardial cavity (surrounding the heart), pleural cavity (surrounding the lungs) and peritoneal cavity (surrounding most organs of the abdomen) are the three serous cavities within the human body. While serous ...

  8. Thrombocytopenia - Wikipedia

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    Some individuals with thrombocytopenia may experience external bleeding, such as nosebleeds or bleeding gums. Some women may have heavier or longer periods or breakthrough bleeding. Bruising, particularly purpura in the forearms and petechiae in the feet, legs, and mucous membranes, may be caused by spontaneous bleeding under the skin. [8] [9]

  9. Anatomography - Wikipedia

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    Anatomography is an interactive website which supports generating anatomical diagrams and animations of the human body. The Anatomography website is maintained by the DBCLS (Database Center for Life Science) non-profit research institute located at the University of Tokyo.