What Causes Tenderness In The Breasts In An Elderly Person?

Posted on Fri, 21 Jul 2017

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Question : I AM A 64 YEAR OLD WOMEN THAT HAS HAD NO CYCLE FOR 10 YEARS. TWO WEEKS AGO MY BREAST BECAME TENDOR AND FELT BLOATED MOST DAYS. THEN YESTERDAY WITH CRAMPS I STARTED BLEEDING LIGHTLY. TODAY THE FLOW IS A LITTLE HEAVIER. iS THIS NORMAL OR SHOULD I SEE MY DR.

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Evaluation of post menopausal bleeding

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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Sore breast and bleeding mostly indicate an increased circulating Estrogen levels in the body.
It is concerning in a post menopausal woman. Certain tumors of the ovary can produce estrogen resulting in such symptoms. Endometrial fibroid, hyperplasia or tumors also need to be ruled out.

Vaginal examination, pelvic ultrasound, blood estrogen levels, FH, LSH levels and tumor marker like CA-125 are warranted at this point.

Post menopausal bleeding is not normal and requires detailed evaluation.
Please be advised to follow up with a Gynecologist for further evaluation and management.

Hope this answers your question
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Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee