Unusual Bleeding

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This includes vaginal bleeding between your usual periods, a very heavy period or an unusually long period.

There are many causes, including infection, ectopic pregnancy (a pregnancy outside of the uterus), missing contraceptive pills, using Depo Provera (a contraceptive injection), miscarriage etc.

If you have unusual bleeding you should ring your Family Planning Clinic or doctor as soon as possible.