Patient's question:
The patient is 59 years old and has been postmenopausal for decades. In the past three months, she experienced one episode of heavy vaginal bleeding. A thorough ultrasound examination at the local hospital showed no abnormalities, but there was vaginal congestion, and she was suspected of having atrophic vaginitis.History of treatment and effectiveness: No treatment has been administered.
What kind of help is needed: If the possibility of malignancy needs to be ruled out, what detailed examinations are required?
Doctor's answer:
Senile vaginal bleeding should be considered for senile vaginitis, gynecological tumors, and beware of malignant tumors such as endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, etc.; it is necessary to promptly return for gynecological follow-up. Suggestions: It should be taken seriously. It is necessary to undergo gynecological examinations, abdominal color Doppler ultrasound or CT, and diagnostic curettage if necessary. Early diagnosis, early treatment. In addition, during the treatment of gynecological diseases, in addition to medication, the patient's dietary condition and psychological state are also crucial. The patient must avoid excessive mental tension and worry to prevent unnecessary impacts on the complete recovery of gynecological diseases.