Has anyone dealt with vaginal bleeding with someone who had a full hysterectomy years and years ago?

Oh boy. Yes mom went through this and we could not figure it out for months and one day a younger dr. said it's bladder cancer and he was right. Mom had about five tumors in her bladder. We did treatment which almost killed her and it's gone but if it comes back we are not going to treat again because it's too hard on her at this point age 83. I wish you all the best and God bless you.

Thanks everyone for your replies. She's had some light bleeding off and on for the past several months. They weren't sure if it was vaginal or rectal. She does have hemroids, and it appeared they could be causing it. The aid that discovred it and called 911 was a male, and the Hospice nurse thinks he over reacted a bit. She said it was more like bleeding would be from a normal period, not quite like the aid was describing. He really wasn't supposed to call 911, but Hospice first so they could send a nurse out. I think he just got scared. Anyway, as I said before, in her condition we will not do any testing at this time since it seems to have cleared up for now. If it gets bad we may, just so we know what we're dealing will. Nurse says even though she's had a hysterectomy it could be caused by something hormonal. I'm 99% sure no abuse of any type going on. If I asked her it would be very hard for her to articulate any information. Thanks again and if anything else happens I'll be back.

My MIL had the same thing happen & it was cancer. Given her age, I agree with her carers, further investigatoin would just lead to a diagnosis and believe agressive treatment is not warranted and hospice would be more appropriate.

sohillsgal, she said her mother was on hospice so i wouldn't think anything like that would happen

I'm concerned that bleeding this long after a hysterectomy may be signs of something going on. Hate to even think this way but an exam may be in order to rule out any type of abuse going on. Small tears in delicate tissue could cause bleeding, not necessarily sexual abuse but just overaggressive cleaning by staff. Gently talk to her to see what she may say but an exam should be done, esp if she is passing blood clots.

I have never heard of this either, so sorry but agree with you,let the doctors keep her comfortable and out of pain, many prayers

No, but my mom speaks of getting her period, but I haven't seen anything in her underwear. Please let us know.

Sorry, no; but no-one's answered this question - Hello? Where is everybody?! Doesn't anybody know? - and I don't want you to feel like we're not listening.

So just to say I'm glad that you and your mother's carers aren't pushing for investigations, clearly the right approach, well done to all. I hope things go gently for your mother xxx