Blood in Urine (Hematuria) in Women: Causes & What to Do
Hematuria (blood in urine) has many possible causes, some serious. In women, common causes include:
- Urinary tract infection (UTI): Inflammation and bleeding of bladder/urethra.
- Kidney stones: Hard mineral deposits causing pain, bleeding during passage.
- Bladder or kidney cancer: Especially if accompanied by pain, weight loss, fatigue.
- Endometriosis: Uterine-like tissue outside uterus causing bleeding, pain.
- Polycystic kidney disease (PKD): Genetic cysts in kidneys causing bleeding, pain.
- Medications: Aspirin, ibuprofen, blood thinners.
- Trauma: Injury to kidneys, bladder, urethra.
See a doctor if you notice blood in urine, especially with pain, fever, or weight loss. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.
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