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Name: mamie
Question:
have to wait 2 weeks for a doctor appointment am nervous hope you can tell men something my age is 51 iam overweight I believe I am in menopause a year since last regular period, but every now and then if have very light spotting (doesn't show up on a pad only on tissue when wiping) lasts about a daythanks for and insight.
Answer:
Being heavy does result in you producing excess estrogen which can be the cause of your spotting. Before seeing your doctor ask to have a vagial probe ultrasound to check out the uterus. Sincerely, Dr. Townsend Author of The Maverick of Medicine Speaks to Women * Read Dr. Townsend's guest transcripts Power Surge Recommendations & Bioidentical Hormone Resources Information provided by Dr. Townsend is general in nature and should not be construed as a substitute for a visit to and examination by your own health care practitioner. Please read our disclaimer.