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Postmenopausal bleeding some years ago it stopped (after weight loss) and now it happened again after weight loss is this the cause? 56 yo no sympt

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Possibly: Anytime that a woman has postmenopausal bleeding she should be evaluated by her doctor. Bleeding after menopause is usually not dangerous but is the most common presenting sign of uterine cancer. This needs to be ruled out. Hope this helps.

Answered 5/18/2016

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