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A member asked:

I had hysterectomy a few years ago have family history of ovarian cancer and now have alot of discharge and spotting?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Get checked: Go see a GYN. It may be a type of vaginal infection. It is worth a good exam to get answers and any indicated treatments.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/16/2017

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