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A member asked:
Is slight spotting between periods anything to worry about at nearly 45 years. or very light spotting a week or two before onset????
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Pelvic exam needed: On the one hand, at 45 it may be the start of the irregular periods of pre-menopause which can last for years. On the other, it would be reassuring to know there was no infection, polyp, bleeding fibroid, or uterine endometrial cancer present. Sometimes you aren't just paranoid, they really are out to get you, right? In this case, it is most likely benign, esp w/o wt loss, but low odds abn
Answered 4/13/2015
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Pre menopause: As people start approaching menopause period may become lighter and irregular. If concerned see your PCP
Answered 12/31/2016
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