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Little bleeding after menopause
My mother is 51 years old and she stopped getting periods around 2 years ago. Recently, she has undergone gallstones surgery (been over a month now). From last two days , she is getting little vaginal bleeding (few drops) only . Is this normal or alarming ? or anything related to surgery?
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Any amount of bleeding per vagina after attaining menopause is abnormal and needs to be evaluated.
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Post menopausal bleeding should be evaluated well as the risk of malignancy is high
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I will suggest a proper step wise , protocol based evaluation and management plan .
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Proper evaluation is needed. Physical examination as well as ultrasound to check for any pathology. Biopsy of tissues may also be required.
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It is alarming ...
Get evaluated like PAP SMEAR,sonography..
check sr FSH LEVELS to know whether meopause reached or not..
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It is not normal.
It could be due to dryness or may be alarming symptom also. Needs evaluation.
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
18 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult for proper discussion.
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Dr. Sharmila Krishnamoorthy
Obstetrician
5 yrs exp
Erode
This is called postmenopausal bleeding. You should definitely consult a gynecologist to do ultrasound and endometrial sampling
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Its not normal.
Ultrasound scan, pap smear test is required.
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