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What Causes Vaginal Spotting After Periods?
I am a 56 year old women. I am having spotting post 2 weeks post menstruation. I have been on 10mg of Coumadinx 7 days due to md orders for pre hip replacement surgery tomorrow. Please tell me if this is normal occurrence. Thanks. In advance , Doreen
Mon, 9 Apr 2018
Hello,
It is possible that the Coumadin is the reason for the bleeding, abnormal bleeding is a side effect of this type of medication.
It is best that you let your doctor know about the bleeding. The INR can be checked, if it is high , it may indicate that the Warfarin dose may need to be decreased.
If the Warfarin is not the problem, then you may need assessment by a gynaecologist. In many persons, the cause is not serious.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
It is possible that the Coumadin is the reason for the bleeding, abnormal bleeding is a side effect of this type of medication.
It is best that you let your doctor know about the bleeding. The INR can be checked, if it is high , it may indicate that the Warfarin dose may need to be decreased.
If the Warfarin is not the problem, then you may need assessment by a gynaecologist. In many persons, the cause is not serious.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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