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What Causes Vaginal Dryness And Bleeding In An Elderly Person?

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Question : I am a very healthy 70 year old woman who is often taken for someone ten to fifteen younger. I am very careful what I eat, such as, no sugar, no white flour-----basically organic vegetables and some organic meat. I have never been on prescription drugs except to get rid of a cold, but this is very rare occurance. I also never drink alcohol and have never smoked. I also take several short walks a day. I am semi retired still working in a preschool.
Something new has just happened to me . . . . I am experiencing a menstrual period! I have only had it for a day but I am feeling crampy, just the way I used to when I was younger, as well as some brown discharge. Not much but enough to wear a light pad. My last period was when I was in my mid fifties. Should I be concerned?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Needs investigations to find out the cause.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Having a vaginal bleeding after so many years is worrisome. It is not due to periods. This can be related to vaginal dryness or an endometrial or cervical pathology. It is best to consult your gynecologist for a detailed examination and a few investigations to find out the cause.
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.
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What Causes Vaginal Dryness And Bleeding In An Elderly Person?

Brief Answer: Needs investigations to find out the cause. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Having a vaginal bleeding after so many years is worrisome. It is not due to periods. This can be related to vaginal dryness or an endometrial or cervical pathology. It is best to consult your gynecologist for a detailed examination and a few investigations to find out the cause. 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