| acute (<3 wks) | subacute (3-8 wks) | chronic (>8 wks) |
|---|---|---|
| infection |
<aside> 👵 If vaginal bleeding occurs in postmenopausal women, consider endometrial and cervical cancer
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<aside> <img src="attachment:21b22a3c-678b-41ee-8186-26009e6afcc8:giphy_(5).gif" alt="attachment:21b22a3c-678b-41ee-8186-26009e6afcc8:giphy_(5).gif" width="40px" /> DDx: fibroids vs. ovarian cysts & tumors
Ruptured ovarian cysts almost never cause heavy uterine bleeding and have a very sudden-onset sharp lower abdominal pain that often starts during or after exercise.
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