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What Causes Vaginal Bleeding And Cramps In A 58 Year Old Woman?
Question: I am a 58 year old woman who is experiencing light blood and cramps. I have not had my period in 4 years. I have a very good sexual relationship with a man I've been dating for 3 months. The light blood started about 4 days ago.
Brief Answer:
Post Menopausal bleeding, Advise to consult Gynecologist
Detailed Answer:
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Vaginal bleeding in post-menopausal women could be due to atrophic vaginitis (lack of estrogen causing vaginal epithelium to be thin and fragile), vaginal and cervical polyp, endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the uterine lining), Infection, cervical/vaginal/uterine/ovarian malignancies.
Physical examination, Pelvic/ Vaginal examination, vaginal swab microscopy/culture, and Pelvic Ultrasound are needed as the initial evaluation. Further investigations will be tailored according to the results of the initial screening.
Please be advised to follow up with your Gynecologist as soon as possible.
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Dr.Lekshmi
Post Menopausal bleeding, Advise to consult Gynecologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HCM
Vaginal bleeding in post-menopausal women could be due to atrophic vaginitis (lack of estrogen causing vaginal epithelium to be thin and fragile), vaginal and cervical polyp, endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the uterine lining), Infection, cervical/vaginal/uterine/ovarian malignancies.
Physical examination, Pelvic/ Vaginal examination, vaginal swab microscopy/culture, and Pelvic Ultrasound are needed as the initial evaluation. Further investigations will be tailored according to the results of the initial screening.
Please be advised to follow up with your Gynecologist as soon as possible.
Hope this answer your question
Please address further questions here
Regard
Dr.Lekshmi
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