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Re: Vaginal Bleeding - Elderly Mother From: anonymous@obgyn.net Tue, 22 Aug 2000 09:56:33 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: Again ... Unruptured Follicle" Previous message: Emme: "Advice on Elavil and effects?" In reply to: Barbara: "Vaginal Bleeding - Elderly Mother" At Tue, 22 Aug 2000, Barbara wrote: > >My mother is 79 years old. She recently began experiencing vaginal >bleeding. She had a complete hysterectomy nearly 30 years ago. She has >no cervix. I took her to the doctor, and their first reaction was an >infection. However, tests showed the presence of NO BACTERIA. The pap >smear results aren't back yet. Her GP is referring her to gynecologist, >and encouraged her to get in soon to the gynecologist. My question is, >if she has no cervix, and no infection, etc., what could be the problem? > >My mother is quite ignorant about these kinds of health issues, and I >need to be prepared for what the possibilities are. The most likely explantation is vaginal atrophy. This is the result of estrogen deprivation, and results in the vaginal epithelium becoming thinner and more fragile to the point where spontaneous bleeding occurs. -- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG Clarksville, TN This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered. Next message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: Again ... Unruptured Follicle" Previous message: Emme: "Advice on Elavil and effects?" In reply to: Barbara: "Vaginal Bleeding - Elderly Mother"

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