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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: VioletAquarius on May 28, 2023, 10:47:15 PM

Title: Bleeding after menopause
Post by: VioletAquarius on May 28, 2023, 10:47:15 PM

Hi

I entered memopause 3 weeks ago, after going 12 months with no periods.

However, yesterday I started spotting (pinky blood when wiping), and today it's more like a period, albeit very very light, so light I haven't needed to change a pad.

It is advised to get any post menopause bleeding investigated so I'm a bit worried as to why this has happened.

Can anyone offer any help/insight into this please?  Has it happened to anyone?

I'm not taking, and have never taken any form of hrt (I've not needed it).

Thanks

Title: Re: Bleeding after menopause
Post by: discogirl on May 29, 2023, 06:31:21 AM

Hi VioletAquarius

I had a bleed after being postmeno for about 2 and a half years, at the time I wasn't on hrt. My gp arranged a scan and it showed everything was fine.

Title: Re: Bleeding after menopause
Post by: Nik2502 on May 29, 2023, 07:17:10 AM

12 months is just a guide. I would probably speak to your GP but I doubt it’s anything to be concerned about.

Title: Re: Bleeding after menopause
Post by: Stella2 on May 29, 2023, 08:14:59 AM

I had it too a year after my last period. I went for a scan and everything was fine, jus hormonal. It's always good to contact the GP.

Title: Re: Bleeding after menopause
Post by: sheila99 on May 29, 2023, 12:39:01 PM

I agree with the above, very likely to be your own hormones but getting checked out will stop you worrying about it.

Title: Re: Bleeding after menopause
Post by: Clovie on May 29, 2023, 06:16:48 PM

Agree with all the above.

The body doesn't consult a calendar, everyone is different, so 12 months is just a general guide. Not set in stone.

Speak to your GP?  If you are offered a scan you can put your mind at rest. :)

Title: Re: Bleeding after menopause
Post by: VioletAquarius on May 29, 2023, 08:12:11 PM

Thanks everybody, I will mention to my gp and see what they say.

Title: Re: Bleeding after menopause
Post by: CLKD on May 30, 2023, 07:33:01 AM

12 months is a guide.  Then Nature joins in  ::)

How do U feel otherwise?