Philadelphia, PA
A 48-year-old female asked:
I have had bright red blood from the vaginal area after a bowel movement, hysterectomy 8 years ago, only a few swipes of blood, happened 6x in 3 weeks?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Karen Jonesanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Possible reasons: To spot after a bm 8 years after a hysterectomy include - a sore in the vagina, hemorrhoids, a growth on the urethra. If the cervix was left at the time of the hysterectomy then a polyp on the cervix could cause spotting. The best way to know is to get an exam from your doctor.
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