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Why i am still having bleeding after menopause? i haven't had a period for about 14 months and assumed i was going through menopause, but now i am having some spotting and bleeding again. should i call my doctor?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Yes : Yes you should. Cessation of bleeding for 12 months is menopause. To start bleeding again after this is a change in pattern. Please let you gynecologist know.

Answered 2/23/2018

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A member asked:

Why i am still having bleeding after menopause? i haven't had a period for about 14 months and assumed i was going through menopause, but now i am having some spotting and bleeding again. should i call my doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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