Unusual Bleeding

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

There are many causes of vaginal bleeding including:

• Infection 
• Ectopic pregnancy (a pregnancy outside of the uterus) 
• Missing contraceptive pills
• Using Depo Provera (a contraceptive injection) 
• Miscarriage

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