Question 1

what can cause vaginal spotting 10 years after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Various reasons: Postmenopausal spotting or bleeding can occur for a variety of reasons.  It could be as simple as a vaginal infection (yeast or bacterial), a bladder infection, or an std.  It could also be as severe as a vaginal, cervical, or uterine cancer.  Either way, post menopausal bleeding is never normal and you should see your physician for a definitive diagnosis.

Question 2

spotting after two years of menopause ! is that dangerous ?!

Accepted Answer

Menopause: Any bleeding after menopause needs to be evaluated, i recommend seeing a gynecologist. Good luck!

Question 3

spotting 10 yrs after menopause night sweats, emotional, ...... but i noticed these changes after i moved some heavy furniture and since while standing?

Accepted Answer

Postmenopausal : Any bleeding after menopause has to be worked up by an endometrial biopsy or D&C with hysteroscopy.   The chance of cancer on the biopsy is 20%.  So, any bleeding after menopause is cancer until proven otherwise.

Question 4

hi,
my mom is having bleeding or spotting after 7 years of menopause and endomatrial thickness is 11mm. what it could be?

Accepted Answer

Postmenopausal bleed: Post menopausal bleeding is not normal. If she is on hormone pills it could be from that, if not she really need endometrial biopsy to get to the diagnosis, carcinoma need to be excluded.

Question 5

hello i have had herpes for 34 years and have only passed to my boyfriend 30 years ago i am on valtrex can i pass from menopause spotting?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can pass herpes with or without spotting. You can pass it with or without any open lesions on your genitals. You may consult this site for more information on this topic:
https://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes.htm
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 6

is light spotting two years post menopause something to worry about. using vagifem for lichen sclerosis.  normal pap two weeks ago?

Accepted Answer

Need ultraspund: Your spotting could be leftover from pap but to confirm an u/s would show if your uterine lining is too thick. If it is more than 4mm you need more testing to confirm no precancerous cells in lining. Risk factors: family history  uterine cancer, obesity, postmenopause.

Question 7

is brown discharge years after menopause normal?

Accepted Answer

No: Brown discharge suggests light bleeding that is not normal years after menopause. You need a complete exam, possibly ultrasound and biopsy of the linning of the uterus.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

why don't hot flashes stop after menopause? i've had hot flashes for almost ten years now, even though my periods stopped eight years ago. menopause is over, so why am i still having symptoms?

Accepted Answer

I : I am sorry you are going through this.  You may want to consider seeing a gynecologist, as there are treatments available for severe menopause symptoms.  Some women respond to healthy diet and exercise, but some women need medical intervention for their severe symptoms.

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What can cause vaginal spotting 10 years after menopause?

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Spotting after two years of menopause ! is that dangerous ?!

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Spotting 10 yrs after menopause night sweats, emotional, ...... but i noticed these changes after i moved some heavy furniture and since while standing?

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Hi, my mom is having bleeding or spotting after 7 years of menopause and endomatrial thickness is 11mm. what it could be?

A member asked:

Hello i have had herpes for 34 years and have only passed to my boyfriend 30 years ago i am on valtrex can i pass from menopause spotting?

A member asked:

Is light spotting two years post menopause something to worry about. using vagifem for lichen sclerosis. normal pap two weeks ago?

A member asked:

Is brown discharge years after menopause normal?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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:

Why don't hot flashes stop after menopause? i've had hot flashes for almost ten years now, even though my periods stopped eight years ago. menopause is over, so why am i still having symptoms?

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