QuestionQUESTION: Hi,
I've been in Menopause over 2 years now (since Aug. 2007). I'm 48 years old. Two weeks ago, I had all the symptoms of ovulation and now today I had bloody show, just like during pregnancy. It's completely impossible that I'm pregnant. Do you have an idea of what may be going on with my body?
I saw my GYN and had a Pap Smear a few months ago and it was fine.
Thank you for your help. :)
ANSWER: Hello Sue from the U.S.,
Certainly the bleeding that you had was not normal. There are many possibilities so I can't give you a specific answer, but you should go back and see your gynecologist again. He/She will want to make sure that there is nothing bad going on. It could be something as simple as a cervical polyp.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com
Monterey, California, U.S.A.
for additional information check out my blog at http://womenshealthandfertility.blogspot.com check me out on facebook and twitter with me at @montereybayivf
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QUESTION: I had a slight bit of blood for 3 days. Since this happened, I haven't had any more hot flashes. I had them for 8 years. Any comment on what's going on?
Thank you!
AnswerHello Again,
I'm afraid that I still don't have enough specific information to answer your question. You definitely should have hormonal testing done, an ultrasound and possibly a hysteroscopy (to evaluate the uterine cavity). Your gynecologist will need to determine this. I would recommend that you make an appointment.
Hot flashes do go away on their own after a while.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com
Monterey, California, U.S.A.
for additional information check out my blog at http://womenshealthandfertility.blogspot.com check me out on facebook and twitter with me at @montereybayivf
