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What Causes Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding In An Elderly Person?
Question: My older sister of 80 years is having bleeding from the female parts. She is afraid of cancer. She starts tests next week. bottom line is there another reason she could be bleeding off and on from the female parts?
Brief Answer:
Could be due to leiomyoma
Detailed Answer:
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Yes, there are benign causes like leiomyoma (a fibromuscular non cancerous tumor in the wall of uterus) that can give rise to intermittent bleeding as in her case. Investigations will help in identification of the underlying cause.
Regards
Could be due to leiomyoma
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Yes, there are benign causes like leiomyoma (a fibromuscular non cancerous tumor in the wall of uterus) that can give rise to intermittent bleeding as in her case. Investigations will help in identification of the underlying cause.
Regards
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