Bleeding after Menopause
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PMB: Post-Menopausal Bleeding
Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding is relatively common but is always considered abnormal. Such bleeding can indicate a precancerous disorder (such as thickening of the lining of the uterus) or cancer.
You should urgently consult a gynaecologist or your GP for further assessment if you have:
- Any vaginal bleeding
- A vaginal discharge that is pink or brown, possibly containing small amounts of blood
The most common causes of Post Menopause Bleeding / spotting
- Thinning of the lining of the uterus or vagina (genitourinary syndrome of menopause)
Other causes include:
- Precancerous or cancerous lesions of lining of the uterus
- Cancer of the vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus, or ovary
- Skin disorders of the vulva (for example, lichen planus, lichen sclerosus, dermatitis
- Infections of the vulva or vagina
- Accidental injury or chafing from foreign objects in the vagina (e.g. pessary)
- Use of oestrogen or other hormone therapy, particularly when use is stopped
- Polyps in the cervix or uterus
- Urethral caruncle
For more information on any condition, contact our private gynaecologists in London by calling 0208 050 6063 now.
