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A 51-year-old female asked:

I am 51yrs old. whenever i have sex or a bowel movement, i have a pinkish bloody discharge coming from my vagina. am i premenopausal?

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Dr. Ron Eaker
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
No: This type of symptom has nothing to do with menopause. There are things that can do this (cervical irritation, etc) but you would need an exam to determine the cause.
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