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What Causes Vaginal Spotting Post A Hysterectomy?

I am 46 yrs old, a female, who had my uterus removed abt 5 yrs ago. I have pelvic and rectal prolapse. I recently have experienced vaginal spotting. It worsens after intercourse, but also happens without sex. I m just wondering what could be causing this and if I should go to a doctor Thanks, Sheila
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
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Possible causes.for vaginal spotting include atrophic vaginitis(due to lack of estrogen seen in menopause), vaginal infection, vaginal polyps/tumors, cervical polyp/tumor(if cervix was not removed with hysterectomy).

Vaginal spotting should not be taken lightly and requires vaginal/pelvic examination, vaginal swab microscopy and culture. Depending on the result of pelvic examination, further investigations will be needed.

Please be advised to follow up with your gynecologist to undergo necessary evaluation.

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Dr.Lekshmi
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What Causes Vaginal Spotting Post A Hysterectomy?

Hello, Thank you fortrusting HealthcareMagic Possible causes.for vaginal spotting include atrophic vaginitis(due to lack of estrogen seen in menopause), vaginal infection, vaginal polyps/tumors, cervical polyp/tumor(if cervix was not removed with hysterectomy). Vaginal spotting should not be taken lightly and requires vaginal/pelvic examination, vaginal swab microscopy and culture. Depending on the result of pelvic examination, further investigations will be needed. Please be advised to follow up with your gynecologist to undergo necessary evaluation. Hope this answers your question Please address further questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi