Menopause is the time when women stop getting their periods. If bleeding occurs even after menopause, it is called postmenopausal bleeding (PMB). In case of PMB problems, there is a need to immediately consult a doctor. It can be treated easily, but in some situations it can be a sign of serious diseases like uterine polyps and cervical cancer. In this article we will learn in detail about the causes, symptoms and treatment of bleeding after menopause-

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  1. Symptoms Of Bleeding After Menopause
  2. Causes Of Bleeding After Menopause
  3. Treatment For Bleeding After Menopause
  4. Summary
Doctors for Bleeding After Menopause: When to Seek Medical Attention

Bleeding after menopause is a symptom in itself. Along with this symptom, many other symptoms can also be seen in the body of women, which are mentioned below-

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There can be many reasons for bleeding after menopause, which are mentioned below-

Bleeding Due To Uterine Polyps

This is a non-cancerous growth. However, in some cases the problem of polyps can become cancer. Women affected by the problem of polyps may have the problem of irregular bleeding. Polyps in the uterus occur especially in women who have gone through menopause. However, younger women can also have this problem.

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Bleeding With Endometrial Hyperplasia

Endometrial hyperplasia is a problem in which the endometrium becomes very thick. Women suffering from this problem may experience bleeding after menopause. Often this problem occurs when women have low levels of progesterone and excess estrogen. This problem is often seen in women after menopause. Increasing estrogen levels may increase the risk of endometrial hyperplasia. If this problem is not treated on time, it can eventually lead to uterine cancer.

Bleeding With Endometrial Cancer

You may also have bleeding problems after menopause due to endometrial cancer. Endometrium is a layer of the uterus. Women suffering from this problem may experience pelvic pain along with abnormal bleeding.

Often this condition is detected early. Endometrial cancer causes abnormal bleeding, which can be easily seen. In many cases the uterus may be removed to treat cancer. There is a possibility of endometrial cancer in about 10 percent of women who bleed after menopause.

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Bleeding From Endometrial Atrophy

The endometrial lining of women affected by this problem becomes thin. Women suffering from endometrial atrophy may have bleeding problems after menopause.

Bleeding Due To Cervical Cancer

Bleeding problems after menopause can also be a rare sign of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer grows slowly. Doctors can sometimes identify these growing cells during a routine exam.

Cervical cancer can be detected early by getting regular checkups done as per the advice of a gynecologist. It can also help in prevention of this disease.

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Treatment of bleeding after menopause i.e. postmenopausal bleeding depends on its cause. In many cases, the problem of bleeding after menopause is treated through medicine and surgery. Let us know about it-

Medicine To Stop Bleeding After Menopause

If you have bleeding problems after menopause, you may be given some antibiotics. Antibiotics can treat most uterine infections. The doctor may give you antibiotics in tablet form.

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Estrogen Cream For Menopause Bleeding

In some situations, your doctor may also advise you to apply estrogen cream. Especially if you are facing bleeding problems after menopause due to thinning of vaginal tissues, then your doctor may advise you to apply cream.

Progestin Therapy For Menopause Bleeding

This is a hormonal replacement therapy. If your endometrial tissues are growing excessively, then your doctor may advise you to take progestin therapy. Progestin may be effective in reducing bleeding by preventing overgrowth of endometrial tissues.

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Polyps Removal To Stop Menopause Bleeding

Doctors can also resort to surgery to reduce the problem of bleeding after menopause. However, this treatment is done to prevent serious conditions. Surgery is done to stop the abnormal growth of polyps.

Hysterectomy To Stop Menopause Bleeding

Have a surgery to remove your uterus and cervix. If you have uterine cancer, you may need a hysterectomy. Some procedures are minimally invasive, so they use very small cuts.

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The problem of bleeding after menopause is quite common, but if you have been having this problem for a long time, then it can become serious. In some serious cases, such as cervical cancer, abnormal growth of polyps, bleeding may occur after menopause. If you suffer from this type of problem, you may not only experience bleeding but may also see many other symptoms in the body. In such a situation, if you have bleeding problems after menopause, you need to immediately consult a doctor, so that you can be treated on time.

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