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Teens (nonpregnant): How can you care for vaginal bleeding?
- Be safe with medicines. Take pain medicines exactly as directed.
- If the doctor gave you a prescription medicine for pain, take it as prescribed.
- If you are not taking a prescription pain medicine, ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter medicine. Do not take aspirin, which may make bleeding worse.
- If your doctor has prescribed birth control pills to help control your bleeding, take them as directed.
- You may be low in iron because of blood loss. Eat a balanced diet that is high in iron and vitamin C. Foods rich in iron include red meat, shellfish, eggs, beans, and leafy green vegetables. Talk to your doctor about whether you need to take iron pills or a multivitamin.
Vaginal bleeding (nonpregnancy): When to call
Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:
- You passed out (lost consciousness).
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- You have severe vaginal bleeding.
- You are dizzy or lightheaded, or you feel like you may faint.
- You have new or worse belly or pelvic pain.
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your bleeding gets worse.
- You think you might be pregnant.
- You do not get better as expected.
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