
Experienced Vaginal Spotting. Taking Coumadin. Also Taking Medications For Heart And Lung Conditions. Cause For Spotting?

An ultrasound and biopsy would be needed
Detailed Answer:
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At your mother's age, any vaginal bleeding has to be investigated even if it is for a short period.
The bleeding is usually related to the endometrium which is the inner lining of the uterus.
Though it can be related to benign conditions (non cancerous) , more serious causes such as endometrial cancer have to be ruled out first.
The benign causes are endometrial polyps , endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial atrophy. Endometrial polyps are out growths on the endometrium.
Endometrial hyperplasia refers to increase thickness of the endometrium and atrophy refers to thinning.
The doctor may suggest and ultrasound to assess the thickness of the endometrium and also an endometrial biopsy.
The treatment would depend on the cause found.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any additional questions

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