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I'm 45.have herpes 27 yrs.had vag hyst12 yrs ago. everyfew weeks i have mod vag bleeding when i wipe. occurs w/ & w/o outbreak.no pain. concerns?

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Dr. Axel Martinez-Irizarry answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends. : Seeing an ob-gyn could benefit you since a physical Examination might help detect the direct cause of vaginal bleeding. Although common causes are vaginitis or vaginal atrophy, something more serious could be causing the bleeding.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/18/2014

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