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Are Spotting And Vaginal Discharge Normal During Peri Menopause?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jun 2016
Question: I am a 52 year old woman who has XXXXXXX diagnosed with having peri menopause.
I just started exercising regularly in the past few weeks, and noticed a discharge today when sk went to the bathroom. There is no smell and no blood appears when I wipe. I am not sure what to make of it.
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry about .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
It is common to have mild spotting or an occasional discharge during peri menopause.
Please do not worry about it.
Plus, the recent exercise also can precipitate it.
If you have post coital spotting or a lot of erratic spotting, you can go for an internal exam by a gynecologist, a Pap smear and a pelvic ultrasound scan.
All the best.
Please feel free to discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (42 minutes later)
I also have been experiencing a black heavy stool the past three days but it is only in the morning and is clearing up now that I am drinking more water
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
As below

Detailed Answer:
Are you taking iron or multivitamin supplements by any chance ?
Or a different kind of diet compared to your earlier normal diet ?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (8 hours later)
Yes I am changing my diet to a more low-calorie one and trying to do more natural foods The multivitamin is one s day women for menopause
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
As below

Detailed Answer:
If the multivitamin contains iron ( please check ) , it may explain your altered bowel movements.
Also, the changed diet that you are taking right now.So dont worry, it should be fine in a few days' time.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Are Spotting And Vaginal Discharge Normal During Peri Menopause?

Brief Answer: Nothing to worry about . Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. It is common to have mild spotting or an occasional discharge during peri menopause. Please do not worry about it. Plus, the recent exercise also can precipitate it. If you have post coital spotting or a lot of erratic spotting, you can go for an internal exam by a gynecologist, a Pap smear and a pelvic ultrasound scan. All the best. Please feel free to discuss further.