Patient's question:
Doctor, my mother has been experiencing menopause, but she has had some spotting yesterday and today. She also has a stinging and burning sensation when urinating. It couldn't possibly be an uterine fibroid, could it? Does menopause lead to uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
According to what you said, the symptoms that your mother is experiencing again now should be a manifestation of a urinary tract infection, which is urethritis, not caused by uterine fibroids. Moreover, the small amount of bleeding is also from the urethra, not from the vagina. It is best to take some anti-inflammatory medication for a few days and drink plenty of water. If you are still not at ease, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a color Doppler ultrasound and a urinalysis. If it is confirmed to be a urinary tract infection, timely treatment is necessary. Avoid spicy foods in the coming days.