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What To Do If Having Periods Again After Long Gap And Been On Hormone Replacement?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Dec 2013
Question: I am 59 years old & thought I was past menopause...I have not had a period for approx 5+ years, I have been on Hormone replacement for 7 years...this past week I started my period again...spotting for 5 days, now an actual flow..should I wait another few days to see if it stops on its own??
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: get examined Detailed Answer: Hi, Please visit a gynecologist for getting examined and ultrasound go detect source of bleeding. A biopsy might be required to rule out malignancy. Please see gynecologist soon. Let me know if any more doubts. Regards
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What To Do If Having Periods Again After Long Gap And Been On Hormone Replacement?

Brief Answer: get examined Detailed Answer: Hi, Please visit a gynecologist for getting examined and ultrasound go detect source of bleeding. A biopsy might be required to rule out malignancy. Please see gynecologist soon. Let me know if any more doubts. Regards