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Ovarian Cancer  (Expert Forum)
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postmenpause bleeding
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Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center Boston - MA
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postmenpause bleeding

by sweetnanny, Nov 19, 2007 02:13PM
I have been having pain and spotting. I am postmenpause, I only had this twice ion the last 10 years, but in the last three months it is happening every other day or 2. I never know when it is going to happen or had much i will bleed.

by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., Dec 02, 2007 04:39PM
Hi There
Irene is right on target. You need a physical exam and pap smear. In addition, you need a biopsy of the lining of your uterus. Any bleeding, even just a drop in abnormal after menopause. it needs to be evaluated.
best wishes
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by ireneo, Nov 19, 2007 05:48PM
When was your last pap? Are you on HRT?
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