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How do you manage post radiation chronic vaginitis with bleeding?

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Radiation Oncology · University of Kentucky

Limit trauma to the area. No biopsies unless absolutely necessary. Can use vaginal packs on a short term basis (don't leave in too long). Transfusions if indicated. Can try a course of metronidazole, which can treat an anaerobic infection, but also is purported to have oxygen-mimetic properties. Thi...

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