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Suggest Treatment For Vaginal Bleeding During Menopause
Posted on
Sun, 24 May 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sun, 24 May 2015
Answered on
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Question : I had a bad coughing fit and then I noticed some vaginal bleeding.....I am in menopause so it shouldn't be a period....is this something to be concerned about....
Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Vaginal bleeding during menopause can be a sign of uterine or other pelvic cancers so you need to be seen by your doctor right away. Irregular bleeding is normal in the first year after stopping periods but if you have not had a period in over a year then you need to see your doctor right away. You will need a pelvic exam, ultrasound and probably an endometrial biopsy. These can all be done in a gynecologist's office.
Don't delay, see a doctor right away.
Dr. Robinson
yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Vaginal bleeding during menopause can be a sign of uterine or other pelvic cancers so you need to be seen by your doctor right away. Irregular bleeding is normal in the first year after stopping periods but if you have not had a period in over a year then you need to see your doctor right away. You will need a pelvic exam, ultrasound and probably an endometrial biopsy. These can all be done in a gynecologist's office.
Don't delay, see a doctor right away.
Dr. Robinson
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