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I am 57 & postmenopausal for 6 yrs. i have had heavy spotting for 4 weeks. had a tvu which found thick uterine lining, 22.7. can polyps cause this?

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Dr. Shirlene Moten answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See Your GYN!: A thickened uterus in a postmenopausal woman can be a sign of pathology or something occuring abnomally in the pelvis. You need further evaluation to ensure that the condition isn't more serious, especlally, bleeding in a postmenopausal woman is very concerning.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 12/18/2014

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A member asked:

I am 57 & postmenopausal for 6 yrs. i have had heavy spotting for 4 weeks. had a tvu which found thick uterine lining, 22.7. can polyps cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shirlene Moten answered

Dr Petruska agreed

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