Vaginal Hemorrhage Basic Information Definition Bloody vaginal discharge seen during pregnancy, most often caused by ulceration of vaginal varicose veins Synonym(s) Blood spotting Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex • Incidence is higher in old multiparous mares • Occurs in the last trimester of gestation Risk Factors Large varicose vestibulovaginal veins Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint • Large blood clots are usually present in the stall when the mare lies down or after micturition. • Dried blood is seen on the perineum, tail hairs, and hindlimbs. Physical Exam Findings • Presence of blood in the vestibule and vulvar lips or under the tail • Blood spotting when mare lies down • Some mares may show severe anemia with pale mucous membranes.< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Ventricular Premature Complex and Ventricular Tachycardia Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Vaginal Hemorrhage Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Vaginal Hemorrhage Basic Information Definition Bloody vaginal discharge seen during pregnancy, most often caused by ulceration of vaginal varicose veins Synonym(s) Blood spotting Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex • Incidence is higher in old multiparous mares • Occurs in the last trimester of gestation Risk Factors Large varicose vestibulovaginal veins Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint • Large blood clots are usually present in the stall when the mare lies down or after micturition. • Dried blood is seen on the perineum, tail hairs, and hindlimbs. Physical Exam Findings • Presence of blood in the vestibule and vulvar lips or under the tail • Blood spotting when mare lies down • Some mares may show severe anemia with pale mucous membranes.< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Ventricular Premature Complex and Ventricular Tachycardia Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Vaginal Hemorrhage Full access? Get Clinical Tree
