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What Causes Light Brown Persistent Vaginal Bleeding?

Yes I am 51 almost 52 and up until December 2016 I was having a complete cycle every month. However since January, I have been having what looks like light bleeding, but it is brown and is constant. It will stop for a week or two and then return. What could this be?
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Hello!

This may be a sign of perimenopausal bleeding.
This is transition phase, due to fluctuation of hormones abnormal bleeding can occur.To confirm, get an USG done.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Meena Jethani ,
OBGYN
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What Causes Light Brown Persistent Vaginal Bleeding?

Hello! This may be a sign of perimenopausal bleeding. This is transition phase, due to fluctuation of hormones abnormal bleeding can occur.To confirm, get an USG done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Meena Jethani , OBGYN