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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
bleeding during menopause
Answered by
Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., Nov 12, 2007 04:07PM
, Nov 12, 2007 04:07PM
Hi There,
Any abnormal bleeding should be evaluated. The risk of cancer increases with age. So at age 50, about 15% of women with abnormal bleeding have a cancer in the uterine lining. At age 80, 90 percent of women with bleeding will have a cancer.
Other reasons for bleeding include:
infection
hormone imbalance
polyps
precancer
lesions in the cevrix, vagina, or vulva.
You should see your gynecologist. The standard evaluation incudes a biopsy of the lining of the uterus and a pelvic ultrasound
best wishes
Any abnormal bleeding should be evaluated. The risk of cancer increases with age. So at age 50, about 15% of women with abnormal bleeding have a cancer in the uterine lining. At age 80, 90 percent of women with bleeding will have a cancer.
Other reasons for bleeding include:
infection
hormone imbalance
polyps
precancer
lesions in the cevrix, vagina, or vulva.
You should see your gynecologist. The standard evaluation incudes a biopsy of the lining of the uterus and a pelvic ultrasound
best wishes
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