Breakthrough bleeding is a common side effect of hormonal or long-acting birth control. It’s especially common in the first 3 to 6 months and often decreases over time.

A new study assesses a low-cost intervention aimed at reducing deaths from bleeding during childbirth. It's remarkably simple — and, according to a new study, quite effective.

You may experience bleeding between periods due to stress, medication changes, and certain health conditions. Abnormal vaginal bleeding between periods is also called intermenstrual bleeding ...

A patient had a bad cut. By the time an ER doctor saw him, he'd used coffee grounds to control his bleeding wound. And it worked. Should you try it?

Stanching the free flow of blood from an injury remains a holy grail of clinical medicine. ... Bio-inspired bleeding control: Synthesized platelet-like nanoparticles created Date: November 13, 2014 ...

Bio-inspired bleeding control Taking a cue from the human body's own coagulation processes, researchers at UC Santa Barbara synthesize platelet-like nanoparticles that can do more than clot blood ...

Researchers have developed nano-adhesive plasters that can easily be applied to lacerated vessel walls with no adhesive, and succeeded in arresting massive bleeding from the inferior vena cava in ...

Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) is common, but can signal underlying health issues. OB/GYNs explain the causes of a heavy period, plus when to see a doctor.