Suggest Remedy For Soreness And Vaginal Spotting

Posted on Thu, 10 Sep 2015

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Question : I am a 70 year old who has just recently had blood spotting from front passage. It is not heavy. My vagina feels a bit sore. I used a tampon and this seems to have made it worse.

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Have a gynecologic exam

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query.

I understand your concern and I will try to help you.

Vaginal bleeding at this age is more common from benign causes such as vaginal atrophy.
Vaginal atrophy is due to menopause from the lack of female hormones like estrogen.

But we can't exclude other reasons that can cause vaginal bleeding.
Hence in your case, you need to go for a pelvic exam and transvaginal scan to exclude any serious issue such as endometrial cancer.

Until you will contact a gynecologist have Sitz baths three to four times per day and buy over the counter lubricants.

All the best and fast recovery

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj