Menstruation and Menstrual Disorders - Intermenstrual Bleeding (IMB)

Question 1

What is Intermenstrual Bleeding?

Answer 1

Any bleeding that occurs between menstrual periods.

Question 2

Differential Diagnoses of Intermenstrual Bleeding (9).

Answer 2

1. Hormonal Contraception.
2. Cervical Ectropion, Polyps, Cancer.
3. Sexually Transmitted Infections.
4. Endometrial Polyps, Cancer.
5. Vaginal Pathology.
6. Pregnancy.
7. Ovulation (Spotting in Some Women).
8. Medications e.g. SSRIs, Anticoagulants.