Vaginal bleeding is any bleeding through the
vagina, including bleeding from the vaginal wall itself, as well as (and more commonly) bleeding from another location of the
female reproductive system. Generally, it is either a physiologic response during the non-conceptional
menstrual cycle or caused by hormonal or organic problems of the
reproductive system. Vaginal bleeding may occur at any age, but always needs investigation when encountered in female children or postmenopausal women. Vaginal bleeding during
pregnancy may indicate a possible pregnancy complication that needs to be medically addressed.