Ocular vicarious menstruation

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This paper reports a rare case of ocular vicarious menstruation, characterized by bloody tears, in a 17-year-old girl and discusses its indications and treatment.

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Abstract

Vicarious menstruation represents cyclical bleeding in extragenital organs during a normal menstrual cycle. We present an unusual case of ocular vicarious menstruation (bloody tears) in a 17-year-old girl. The indications and treatment of this rare disorder are discussed.

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Eye Hemorrhage Menstruation Disturbances Adolescent Contraceptives, Oral, Combined Contraceptives, Oral, Combined Eye Hemorrhage Eye Hemorrhage Female Humans Menstruation Disturbances Menstruation Disturbances Mestranol Mestranol Norethynodrel Norethynodrel

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