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Title: Post menopausal spotting
Post by: Mimi on April 24, 2009, 01:31:54 PM
Does anyone else have this problem?

It makes sense to me that Sjogren's is related to my spotting. Sjorgren's causes dryness; dryness can cause bleeding. We're not talking much blood, just a little.

Thanks for your response.
Title: Re: Post menopausal spotting
Post by: Katybarstool on April 24, 2009, 01:53:41 PM
Mimi

Please get it checked out asap. It may well be related to dryness, or even hormone imbalance, but my dear friend had this happen, and she had an ealy stage cancer. She's absolutely fine now, but had to have an hysterectomy.

I'm not trying to scare you, but just alert you to have it checked out.

Keep in touch.

Kathyx
Title: Re: Post menopausal spotting
Post by: Dolly Dimples on April 24, 2009, 04:10:35 PM
    Mimi, I too have had a little spotting during my post menapausal years.. I too am extremely dry down there..and this can be a problem causing spotting,  but if you are through menopause do get it checked out, also the Doc may be able to give you some cream to help the dryness.
                                                       Dolly.
                                   
Title: Re: Post menopausal spotting
Post by: Linda196 on April 24, 2009, 04:31:17 PM
Hello and welcome, Mimi.

Yes, dryness of "delicate" tissues can cause a bit of bleeding, but as everyone said, please have it checked out so that you know for sure that's the problem, and hopefully you can get some treatment, too.
Title: Re: Post menopausal spotting
Post by: JannaLee on April 25, 2009, 08:56:37 AM
I just learned this is one of the Cardinal Rules of Gynecology.

Any spotting after you've stopped menses MUST BE CHECKED OUT.

Sorry, Mimi.  I hate going to the doctor so much and particularly hate the Gyno!

Best to you!
Janna


Title: Re: Post menopausal spotting
Post by: Patze on April 25, 2009, 01:40:48 PM
Let me also welcome you Mimi!  I do agree with the others, please do see your gyno soon; better safe than sorry!

Please let us know what your doctor says about the spotting.

Take care -

Patze
Title: Re: Post menopausal spotting
Post by: lesleyjoy on April 25, 2009, 07:31:59 PM
Hi there, I've had this on a couple of occasions and can be caused by a lack of estrogen. I went along promptly to the gynaecologist who did a D&C and all was well. Like the others said, please get it checked out ASAP.  Sjogrens can cause havoc with our hormones and it's good to know that it's just that.

Please let us know the outcome,
Lesley (NZ)