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What Causes Persistent Vaginal Bleeding After A Cortisone Shot?

Yes, i just turned 60 yrs. old on June 2nd and had my last period over 10 yrs. i got a cortisone shot on may24th of this year in my left knee. And started a period on June3 and is still flowing going on 6 days. Could the cortisone have caused the bleeding? D
Fri, 31 Aug 2018
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Hi,

No, I don't think your persistent vaginal bleeding is due to Cortisone injection in the knee. You had a local (knee) steroid shot. This is unlikely to cause a systemic effect (vaginal bleeding). So better to consult a gynecologist and get a clinical examination and CT scan of the lower abdomen to find out the cause for this bleeding.

You may need a Pap smear or cervical biopsy to rule out malignancy (considering your age).

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What Causes Persistent Vaginal Bleeding After A Cortisone Shot?

Hi, No, I don t think your persistent vaginal bleeding is due to Cortisone injection in the knee. You had a local (knee) steroid shot. This is unlikely to cause a systemic effect (vaginal bleeding). So better to consult a gynecologist and get a clinical examination and CT scan of the lower abdomen to find out the cause for this bleeding. You may need a Pap smear or cervical biopsy to rule out malignancy (considering your age). Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.