• My mother in law has vaginal bleeding all of a sudden at the age of 72. What is wrong?

My mother in law, all of a sudden, has vaginal bleeding that is almost like a period because it lasted for about 4 days with a heavy flow. But, she is 72 years old. What could be the reason for this?

2 Answers

  • Geriatrician
  • New York, New York

I suggest that your mother-in-law see a gynecologist. They may check the lining of the organ to make sure that everything is okay.​

  • Geriatrician
  • GREENSBORO, NC

Vaginal bleeding in a 72 year old COULD be the first sign of endometrial cancer—she should be evaluated by a gynecologist ASAP.

Michele Haber, MD

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