Question 1

i have been through menopause but after 2yrs of no bleeding i now am bleeding heavy with cramps ?

Accepted Answer

Menopause ?: Menopause is frequently misunderstood.  It is not just the cessation of regular periods.  After 40, "periods" (or bleeding episodes) may become infrequent, and after strong enough stimulation by increases in pituitary hormones, high estrogen levels can simulate a very delayed "period".  See your gyn physican for a pelvic ultrasound to determine if diagnostic surgery is indicated, or other testing.

Question 2

10-12 after menopause i am bleeding, not a lot but any scares me. why am i bleeding now ? very stressful day and took a walk fof over an hour after 2-3 years. also did a lot of yard work for the first time this year.

Accepted Answer

Post : Post menooausal bleeding must always be assesd by a doctor. The doctor will perform a pap smear, a pelvic exam and may do a blood test to investigate any hormonal changes. The bleeding can be attributed to hormone changes, the presence of polyps on the cervix or endometrial cancer.

Question 3

recently had d\u0026c..found mptl cysts, poylps, as well as other things.in files.since have 2 periods mth hvy bleeding cramps.am menopausal.pls hlp!

Accepted Answer

Please discuss with : Your gyn as u may or may not be a candidate for endometrial ablation or may need a robotic or laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Question 4

bright red bleeding years after menopause. i'm afraid. what are the causes?

Accepted Answer

: Most common causes are vaginal atrophy, uterine fibroids or polyps; however, malignancy needs to be ruled out. You should see a GYN doctor for a full evaluation.

Question 5

no menopause yet, however i have not had period for 2 yrs. yesterday, i started having bad cramps, & today bleeding clots. recent sex also, no issue.

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor.: You need to talk to your doctor to evaluate your periods - they can do an exam, check labs, and get appropriate imaging (like an ultrasound) to see what might be going on.

Question 6

can a fibroid tumor cause bleeding and cramps after menopause. ?

Accepted Answer

Definitely yes!: If you are documented  post menopausal and bleeding  a "red flag" should go up not only for fibroids but other types of GYN abnormalities. See a GYN MD soon.

Question 7

second month on hrt and i am getting heavy bleeding and painful menstrual cramps. is this normal?  i used to get bad periods before menopause started.

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Yes this is a common side effect, but say "no" to it if you can't tolerate, and you 'd better consult your physician to either adjust the dose, add a diff. Med to it, change it to a different form, or any better solutions.

Question 8

post meno cramps. no bleeding. 5 yrs menopause (im 47). ultrasound shows atrophic uterus & left ovary has a simple 1.6 cm cyst. everything else on u/s normal.radiologist said no imaging followup required. my mother had colon cancer.is cyst a concern?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory/imaging results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, a small cyst in the ovary is not a cause for concern and it is not likely to explain your symptoms.    Wish you good health!

Question 9

how common are mild cramps after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Not menopause?: At age 42, hopefully the diagnosis of menopause (defined as no period for 12 months) has been sorted out completely.  If you are having cramping, then given your age and presumption of premature menopause, that this should warrant an evaluation to make sure that something else is not going on.  Make sure they do an ultrasound!

Question 10

why do i occasionally feel a crampy feeling after menopause? is that normal, no other symptoms as of yet! it doesn't happen often at all , just once in a while?

Accepted Answer

: The "average" age for true menopause is 54, but some estrogen production still occurs from the high levels of FSH from the pituitary, making estrogen levels fluctuate, and when the level drops, it will stimulate uterine contractions, similar to pre-menstrual cramps.

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I have been through menopause but after 2yrs of no bleeding i now am bleeding heavy with cramps ?

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10-12 after menopause i am bleeding, not a lot but any scares me. why am i bleeding now ? very stressful day and took a walk fof over an hour after 2-3 years. also did a lot of yard work for the first time this year.

A member asked:

Recently had d\u0026c..found mptl cysts, poylps, as well as other things.in files.since have 2 periods mth hvy bleeding cramps.am menopausal.pls hlp!

A member asked:

Bright red bleeding years after menopause. i'm afraid. what are the causes?

A member asked:

No menopause yet, however i have not had period for 2 yrs. yesterday, i started having bad cramps, & today bleeding clots. recent sex also, no issue.

A member asked:

Can a fibroid tumor cause bleeding and cramps after menopause. ?

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Second month on hrt and i am getting heavy bleeding and painful menstrual cramps. is this normal? i used to get bad periods before menopause started.

A member asked:

Post meno cramps. no bleeding. 5 yrs menopause (im 47). ultrasound shows atrophic uterus & left ovary has a simple 1.6 cm cyst. everything else on u/s normal.radiologist said no imaging followup required. my mother had colon cancer.is cyst a concern?

A member asked:

How common are mild cramps after menopause?

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Why do i occasionally feel a crampy feeling after menopause? is that normal, no other symptoms as of yet! it doesn't happen often at all , just once in a while?

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