First Trimester Bleeding

  • 25% of normal pregnancies will experience first trimester bleeding, usually no more than a menstrual period flow
  • Bleeding is very common 1-2 days after intercourse (sex does not cause miscarriage)
  • Miscarriage is very uncommon after fetal heart tones are established
  • Call AWMC immediately if bleeding accompanied by severe cramping/pain, fever (T>100.4) or chills, or if it lasts >24hrs.  Please call during office hours if otherwise.

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (outside of pregnancy)

We take care of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding outside of pregnancy.  Some causes of abnormal uterine bleeding include:

  • Adenomyosis
  • Polyps
  • Leiomyomata (Fibroids)
  • Malignancy (Endometrial or Cervical)
  • Coagulopathy
  • Benign endometrial dysfunction
  • Iatrogenic
  • Anovulation
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)