Spotting after straining to bowel movement not pregnant

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  • Some of the causes of a rectocele include vaginal childbirth, hysterectomy, pelvic surgery and chronic constipation.
  • A rectocele may occur by itself or present alongside other pelvic abnormalities, such as a prolapsed bladder (cystocele).
  • Surgery may be needed if the rectocele doesn’t respond to simpler treatments.

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Spotting after straining to bowel movement not pregnant

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Spotting after straining to bowel movement not pregnant

Spotting after straining to bowel movement not pregnant

  • The type of pain felt in the abdomen can vary greatly.

  • Children may feel stomach pain for a range of reasons and may need treatment

  • Around half of cases of anal fissures heal by themselves with proper self-care and avoidance of constipation.

  • Androgen deficiency in women and its treatment is controversial, and more research is needed.

  • Anyone of any age can be struck by appendicitis, but it seems to be more common during childhood and adolescence.

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Abnormal vaginal bleeding is any vaginal bleeding unrelated to your period. This type of bleeding may include spotting of small amounts of blood between periods — often seen on toilet tissue after wiping — or extremely heavy periods in which you soak a pad or tampon every one to two hours for two or more hours.

Vaginal bleeding during your period (menstruation) occurs every 21 to 35 days when the uterus sheds its lining, marking the start of a new reproductive cycle.

Menstrual periods may last for just a few days or up to a week. Bleeding may may be heavy or light. Menstrual cycles tend to be longer for teens and for women nearing menopause. Menstrual flow may also be heavier at those ages.

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June 15, 2021

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See also

  1. Bacterial vaginosis
  2. Blighted ovum: What causes it?
  3. Cervicitis
  4. Ectopic pregnancy
  5. Miscarriage
  6. Molar pregnancy
  7. Placenta accreta
  8. Placenta previa
  9. Placental abruption
  10. Preterm labor
  11. Sex during vaginal infection: Is it harmful?
  12. STD symptoms
  13. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
  14. STD testing
  15. Vaginitis
  16. Yeast infection during pregnancy

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