What Causes Vaginal Bleeding In Post Menopause?
IT IS SERIOUS, BUT DONT PANIC.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
See, basically any amount and type of post menopausal bleeding should be investigated.
It should not be taken lightly, but then nor should you be frantic or get into a panic frenzy.
Most commonly it could be atrophic vaginitis.
Due to local estrogen deficiency in the vulval tissues, there is fragility and delicacy of the vagina, leading to easy breakage, infection and bleeding.
Next, there could be a growth or polyp or lesion on the cervix, this is what should be primarily ruled out.
While not scaring you, I would urge you to seek medical attention as early as you can.
A gynecological consultation, in conjunction with a cervical smear, pelvic ultrasound scan and internal exam should be done.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
ATROPHIC VAGINITIS MOST LIKELY
Detailed Answer:
Yes that does go with my first possible diagnosis of atrophic vaginitis.
The friable, delicate tissue is easily abraded and susceptible to infection.
the infection in turn would lead to spotting and bleeding.
A gynecological evaluation will confirm this.
Take care.