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What Causes Post Menopausal Spotting In An Elderly Person?
Question: I am a 63 year old woman having post menopausal spotting. Reasons?
Brief Answer:
Various causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Post menopausal spotting can be due to senile vaginitis, senile endometritis, preinvasive and invasive lesions of the cervix, vagina or uterus.
Cervical and endometrial cancer should be ruled out by proper examination and investigations like pap smear and endometrial biopsy.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Various causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Post menopausal spotting can be due to senile vaginitis, senile endometritis, preinvasive and invasive lesions of the cervix, vagina or uterus.
Cervical and endometrial cancer should be ruled out by proper examination and investigations like pap smear and endometrial biopsy.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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