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Q: Is Occasional Spotting an Indicator of Menopause?
asked by: DoctorQuestion on June 5th, 2006
My periods normally last 2 days and are regular as clockwork, this month all I've had is occassional spotting of old dark blood. This has lasted for 9 days so far starting just after my period was due. I dont have any of the usual symptoms I get while menstrating. Could this be the beginning of the menopause?


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on June 10th, 2006
Menopause Answer A1039
No, it doesn't seem that you are describing the beginning of menopause. The beginning of menopause is considered to occur after a period when you don’t experience menstruation for more than a year. Previous to this time, menstruations become rare. It seems likely that this spotting is caused by another reason; perhaps an organic cause (tumor, infection). I recommend you visit your gynecologist to identify the cause of spotting.


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