Post-Menopausal Bleeding

 

Post-Menopausal Bleeding Marietta, GAMenopause is the time in a woman’s life when she stops all vaginal bleeding. Once a woman has gone more than one year without bleeding, she has completed menopause and should not have any further menstrual bleeding. Even the smallest amount of bleeding is considered to be abnormal. It is extremely important that any woman who experiences bleeding once she has gone through menopause seek medical treatment from her gynecologist as soon as possible. This bleeding could be the sign that a serious medical concern is going on, and it should never be ignored.

A gynecologist is a doctor who specializes in women’s health. At Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates, P.A. we are proud to offer comprehensive and sensitive care to all of our patients throughout the different seasons of their lives. At Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates, P.A., we are able to offer tests that will determine the cause of your post-menopausal bleeding. The common tests that we do are:

  • A D&C
  • A hysteroscopy
  • A physical exam
  • A saline-infused sonogram
  • A transvaginal ultrasound
  • An endometrial biopsy
  • Examine your medical history

The answers that we are able to gain from these tests will reveal the source of your bleeding and the necessary treatment that may be necessary. It is important to understand that the most common causes of post-menopausal bleeding can be extremely serious. The main causes of post-menopausal bleeding are:

  • Cervical infection
  • Endometrial atrophy
  • Endometrial cancer
  • Endometrial hyperplasia
  • Hormone therapy
  • Other types of cancer
  • Polyps
  • The use of certain medications
  • Uterine infection

If you have any type of post-menopausal bleeding, please contact our gynecological practice today. Because most causes of post-menopausal bleeding are serious medical concerns, they should never be ignored. Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates, P.A. is here to provide the most exceptional and compassionate care available. Please contact our practice to schedule the next available appointment.

Posted on behalf of Dr. Carlos Alarcon, Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates, P.A.