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What Causes Vaginal Bleeding In An Elderly Lady?

My mother I law has been bleeding from her underneath for the last 2wks.doctor sent her for a scan today which we were told we need to see the doctor when we asked the nurse if there was anything was wrong her answer was maybe the scan result had come back inconclusive ....and she needs to go back on Monday for another scan or more test.....what could this be and why more test thank you
Thu, 19 Mar 2015
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Hello and welcome.

With age comes health issues, and in older females there is a risk for numerous problems. I would first like to rule out any structural abnormalities using the ultrasound as her doctor has advised, and only then look into other causes like a hormonal imbalance. Colposcopy + punch biopsy can also be considered if at all a pap smear returns abnormal results, and thus I would request you to be as patient as possible.

In most cases it is just a hormonal imbalance, but as the bleeding has been present for quite some time now, it would be best to be as elaborate as possible in evaluating her.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Vaginal Bleeding In An Elderly Lady?

Hello and welcome. With age comes health issues, and in older females there is a risk for numerous problems. I would first like to rule out any structural abnormalities using the ultrasound as her doctor has advised, and only then look into other causes like a hormonal imbalance. Colposcopy + punch biopsy can also be considered if at all a pap smear returns abnormal results, and thus I would request you to be as patient as possible. In most cases it is just a hormonal imbalance, but as the bleeding has been present for quite some time now, it would be best to be as elaborate as possible in evaluating her. Best wishes.