Is it normal to bleed after menopause? The reason you should NEVER ignore bleeding
Menopause is defined as when a woman stops having her periods and is no longer able to get pregnant naturally. Whether periods stop suddenly or gradually, they will stop and you can normally expect not to bleed again. But what does it mean if you experience bleeding after menopause?Express.co.ukchatted to Professor Stelios Doumouchtsis, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist to find out why not to ignore bleeding after menopause.
Is it normal to bleed after menopause?
Bleeding after menopause isn’t to be expected, but it can happen and be harmless.
Professor Doumouchtsis said: “Although it can take up to one full year without a period for a woman to be diagnosed as menopausal, there may be an occasional episode of light bleeding or spotting.
“In most cases, this is nothing serious, but it is important to have a check-up with your GP or gynaecologist, partially to ensure there are no signs of precancerous or cancerous cells present.”
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