Women's Conditions
When is vaginal bleeding an emergency? Gynecologist in Seoul, Korea
The short answer
Seek emergency care if you soak through a pad every hour for two hours or more, pass large clots, feel dizzy or faint, have severe abdominal pain, or are pregnant with heavy bleeding or pain. In Korea, call 119 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Light or moderate unexpected bleeding can usually wait for a clinic visit. Heavy bleeding with signs of blood loss cannot.
See after-hours emergencies, bleeding in pregnancy, and abnormal bleeding.
Answered by Dami Women's Clinic (다미산부인과의원), Yeouido, Seoul · Dr. Ko Sang-hyun, OB/GYN. General information, not a diagnosis. Emergencies in Korea: call 119. Medical disclaimer · International Patient Center