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Having Spotting Since 6 Months. Increasing Lately. Cause?
I had my uterus removed approximately 6 years ago, but I still have my ovaries. I have been experiencing some spotting for about 6 months. It was random and not in large quantities, I thought it might be related to difficult bowel movements. Lately, within the last 2 weeks, I have noticed an increase in the blood and that it is bright red.
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Tue, 8 Jan 2013
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Hi there,
Thanks for your query.
Periods, bleeding or spotting occurs from the Uterus. You therefore have to look for other causes since the uterus has been removed. it has nothing to do with presence of ovaries.
Spotting, in your case, can therefore be due to injury, infection or a growth in the vagina.
Consult your gynecologist, who will find the cause of bleeding after examining you.
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
Thanks for your query.
Periods, bleeding or spotting occurs from the Uterus. You therefore have to look for other causes since the uterus has been removed. it has nothing to do with presence of ovaries.
Spotting, in your case, can therefore be due to injury, infection or a growth in the vagina.
Consult your gynecologist, who will find the cause of bleeding after examining you.
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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