12th November 2021

A 59-year-old lady presents to the GP with a 2-week history of light vaginal bleeding

A 59-year-old lady presents to the GP with a 2-week history of light vaginal bleeding, mild pain on intercourse and vaginal pruritus. She has a past medical history of type 2 diabetes mellitus but is otherwise well. On vaginal examination a lack of vaginal folds and narrow introitus is noted. There is also slight dryness and tenderness. What is the next course of action?

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