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54 yr f has menopause since 4 yrs ago.. recently started spotting & u/s showed fibroids. why would they cause spotting? whats the treatment for them

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Residual hormone: production, by conversion from androgens to weak estrogens, can be the culprit. Sampling of the uterine lining by office biopsy, hysteroscope, or D&C is useful. Sometimes treatment with oral progesterone to counter the weak estrogen is useful.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/12/2019

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