What Causes Abnormal Uterine Bleeding?

Posted on Fri, 14 Apr 2017

Question: I have just gone 1 year without a period. I went last month and had my pap. Everything was fine. Last Friday after going to the restroom I noticed pink blood. I thought I might be starting another period. t
Then nothing. The same thing happened last night. I have made an appointment to see my doctor but they can't fit me in until next week. I'm a worrier and would like some insight. thank you.

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The bleeding can be nothing, but can also be a lesion in the uterus.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HealthcareMagic to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.

The uterine bleeding during peri-menopause, most probably will be nothing to worry about- maybe just a period which is expected to not be normal.

But also, that bleeding may be due to fibroids in the uterus but also due to any other endometrial pathology.

These would not be visible in a pap test, because PAP test rules out only pathology of the neck of the uterus. An abdominal ultrasound may be needed, and then other exams depending on how much profuse the bleeding will be and how much it will last.

So it is good that you are following this up and you have set an appointment with your doctor. I think it can wait until next week, because it is not an emergency and you don't need to worry about it before you confirm what is the cause.

Hope this is helpful to reassure you a bit.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee