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What is Intermenstrual Uterine Bleeding?

By Tracee Cornforth, About.com

Updated: August 20, 2007

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Definition: Intermenstrual uterine bleeding is a type of abnormal uterine bleeding and a menstrual cycle disorder. Intermenstrual uterine bleeding is vaginal bleeding or spotting that occurs between normal menstrual periods.

See also: Types of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Also Known As: bleeding between periods, spotting between periods

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