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What Causes Vaginal Bleeding After A Hysterectomy?
Question: Iam bleeding In my vagina and I had a cant spell it histerectime 20 yr ago I looked and see nothing on the out side I put a tampon in and the blood is bright red.
Brief Answer:
It is not uncommon
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM.
SOmetimes, even when hysterectomy is performed,women may exeprience vaginal bleeding even may years after procedure. first , if this is intesnive continuing bleeding awith bright red blood then you should go to ER.
But in most cases it lasts for several days and in small amounts.
Most commonly it is seen in vaginal dryness, menopause, and insufficient hormone replacement therapy. Vaginal dryness, a common side effect of hysterectomy, makes vaginal tissues thinner and more prone to bleeding from sexual intercourse or other irritations.
One can even develop fissures, or cracks, in dry vaginal tissues that cause bleeding.
“Mini periods” is also possible and it can continue it happens if whole uterus wasnt removed and this small piece of uterus continues to shed lining just as before.
Menopause also still comes to those who have had hysterectomies but retained one or more ovaries, and the hormonal changes might cause vaginal dryness and slight spotting from time to time. Similarly, hormone imbalances from insufficient HRT can cause the same types of issues.
If it is simply vaginal dryness, estrogen cream or lubricants might solve your slight bleeding easily, but in every case if symptoms persist ,you should see gynaecologist. Wish you good health. Regards
It is not uncommon
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM.
SOmetimes, even when hysterectomy is performed,women may exeprience vaginal bleeding even may years after procedure. first , if this is intesnive continuing bleeding awith bright red blood then you should go to ER.
But in most cases it lasts for several days and in small amounts.
Most commonly it is seen in vaginal dryness, menopause, and insufficient hormone replacement therapy. Vaginal dryness, a common side effect of hysterectomy, makes vaginal tissues thinner and more prone to bleeding from sexual intercourse or other irritations.
One can even develop fissures, or cracks, in dry vaginal tissues that cause bleeding.
“Mini periods” is also possible and it can continue it happens if whole uterus wasnt removed and this small piece of uterus continues to shed lining just as before.
Menopause also still comes to those who have had hysterectomies but retained one or more ovaries, and the hormonal changes might cause vaginal dryness and slight spotting from time to time. Similarly, hormone imbalances from insufficient HRT can cause the same types of issues.
If it is simply vaginal dryness, estrogen cream or lubricants might solve your slight bleeding easily, but in every case if symptoms persist ,you should see gynaecologist. Wish you good health. Regards
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