Bleeding after Menopause
Our Specialists:
- Dr Ashfaq Khan
- Ms Scharazed A Rouabhi
- Mr Oudai Ali
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
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