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Why does spironolactone cause vaginal bleeding in postmenopausal women?

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Dr. Andrew Alexander answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Bleeding.: No. If you are postmenopausal and having bleeding, you need to see your doctor and have an evaluation - some combination of biopsy, ultrasound, or hysteroscopy.

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Answered 1/24/2018

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