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Menopause (Expert Forum)
Joan
Answered by
Machelle Seibel, MD - Women's Health, menopause, ReproductiveMedicine
University of Massachusetts Medical School
MA
Questions in the Menopause forum are answered by Dr. Machelle Seibel. Topics covered include menopause issues, depression, hormone replacement therapy, hot flashes, joint or muscle problems, memory problems, mood swings, osteoporosis, sexual problems, skin changes, sleeping problems, vaginal problems, and weight problems.
Joan
by joan7151, Jan 21, 2008 12:54PM
I am concerned that after 3 years of finishing my periods and I am 57years old I have started a period. I have had no problems since I finished having a period. Why would this happen?
Doctor's Answer
by Machelle Seibel, MD, Jan 21, 2008 02:21PM
, Jan 21, 2008 02:21PM
To: Joan
There are many reasons for bleeding after menopause. Most are benign. Examples include a buildup of the uterine lining, a polyp (which is a small fleshy benign tumor), bleeding from the vagina because it is dry, and many others.
However, because occasionally the bleeding can be due to a buildup of abnormal cells, it is important to see your doctor just to be on the safe side. He/she might want to do an exam, an ultrasound to look inside your uterus, and/or do an endometrial biopsy which is an office procedure that removes a few cells from the uterine lining. It should be possible to find an answer in a short period of time.
Machelle M. Seibel, MD
However, because occasionally the bleeding can be due to a buildup of abnormal cells, it is important to see your doctor just to be on the safe side. He/she might want to do an exam, an ultrasound to look inside your uterus, and/or do an endometrial biopsy which is an office procedure that removes a few cells from the uterine lining. It should be possible to find an answer in a short period of time.
Machelle M. Seibel, MD
