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What Causes Spotting In A 74 Year Old Woman?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2016
Question: I am 74 have had regular yearly pelvic exams. 4 day ago developed a very, very light pink show. It is about maybe 2 drop per day about the size of the head of a straight pin. Actually yesterday nothing, Today 1 drop. I am gong to make a appt to see a gyn( mine retired ) . I also am very dry and get irritated both inside and out. Is this spotting have any logical explanations. ot that it would matter however I have been under tremendous amout of stress in the lat 4 weeks. My homeless daughter returned home with 2 children. not a good situation. Thank you for your time.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be due to post menopausal dryness.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The spotting that you have noticed can be due to dryness of vaginal mucosa due to postmenopausal change in hormones.
This can be related to too much of stress too. The mild spotting that you have is not likely to be due to a serious issue. Bit still it is best to get yourself examined to rule out any cervical pathology.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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What Causes Spotting In A 74 Year Old Woman?

Brief Answer: Can be due to post menopausal dryness. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. The spotting that you have noticed can be due to dryness of vaginal mucosa due to postmenopausal change in hormones. This can be related to too much of stress too. The mild spotting that you have is not likely to be due to a serious issue. Bit still it is best to get yourself examined to rule out any cervical pathology. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal