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47 yrs lower abdominal pain for last 2 months, irregular periods spotting between periods.pap smear normal, am i at risk for endometrial abnormalities?

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Dr. Yvette Westford answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: You are perimenopausal. As such, you are anovulatory or oligo. This is problematic for many women because it becomes difficult to discern normal menses from abnormal. General rule is if you have intermenstrual or post coital bleeding at your age, you should get an endometrial biopsy. Cannot treat unless diagnosed.

Answered 4/16/2016

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A member asked:

47 yrs lower abdominal pain for last 2 months, irregular periods spotting between periods.pap smear normal, am i at risk for endometrial abnormalities?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yvette Westford answered

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