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Is Menstrual Bleeding In A Post-menopausal Women A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Tue, 7 Jun 2016
Question: I'm 63 and my period has restarted today. I haven't had a period in years. Should I have concern
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Better to have it investigated

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for the query.
You have post menopausal bleeding.
This is not to be taken lightly and it would be better to have it investigated unless you produced it as a withdrawal effect by taking hormonal pills.
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Is Menstrual Bleeding In A Post-menopausal Women A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: Better to have it investigated Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for the query. You have post menopausal bleeding. This is not to be taken lightly and it would be better to have it investigated unless you produced it as a withdrawal effect by taking hormonal pills.