This occurs when vaginal bleeding occurs 6 months or more after an individual has stopped her menstrual function [menopause].
Menopause occurs typically at ages 40-55.
But typically after menopause – you should not experience any bleeding.
Some women experience some amount of bleeding following menopause which may be irregular and infrequent.
Common causes can be:
- High levels of estrogen medication
- Atrophic vaginitis
- Atrophic endometrium
- Cancer
- Polyps
- Trauma
- and others.
Pelvic inspection is necessary and biopsy may be appropriate.
D&C and other Gynecologic Procedures – may be informative
Treatment involves identifying the cause.
