title: Ginseng face cream and unexplained vaginal bleeding.
abstract: A case of postmenopausal bleeding attributed to the use of topical ginseng is reported. Ginseng appears to have an estrogen-like effect on genital tissues.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor 48109.
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Hopkins
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Androff
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Benninghoff
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause; D005894:Panax; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics