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Cramps and bleeding after menopause
A female asked:
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Menopause ?: Menopause is frequently misunderstood. It is not just the cessation of regular periods. After 40, "periods" (or bleeding episodes) may become infreq... Read More
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223 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgeanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
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 ... Read More
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5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Paula Hillardanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 46 years experience
See your doctor: Bleeding after menopause (defined as 1 year without a period or any bleeding) is always a reason to see your gyno. Your activity is unlikely to be a ... Read More
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
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.
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4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
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 ... Read More
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Reviewed Oct 07, 2021
A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Susan Almquistanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 18 years experience
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 wh... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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 M... Read More
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288 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 52-year-old female asked:
Dr. G. Wenanswered
28 years experience
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 ... Read More
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4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
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 ... Read More
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Reviewed Jan 25, 2023
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
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... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 60-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
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 ... Read More
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Answered Apr 19, 2022
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