What Could Cause Heavy Spotting After 9 Months Of Amenorrhea?

Posted on Wed, 21 Feb 2018

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Question : how come after 9 months of no menses am i spotting heavily?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Can be due to menopausal hormonal changes.

Detailed Answer:

Hello and thanks for posting your query.

The spotting after 9 months of amenorrhea can be related to menopausal hormonal changes.

This can happen during menopause. The spotting usually stops on its own in 1-2 weeks or is followed by a bleeding.

In case the bleeding is heavy or is persistent then do consult your gynecologist for an examination and a few investigations to rule out other cervix or uterus related pathologies.

I hope this answers your query.

Wishing you good health.

Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng