Bleeding after Menopause

Excessive vaginal bleeding is one of the main symptoms of menopause. Bleeding is considered to be normal in case of the menstrual cycle but if the bleeding continues days after the menstrual cycle gets over is a cause for concern. Due to the decline in the levels of estrogen in the body, the lining of the vagina becomes thin, inelastic and dry. Also the vaginal tissue becomes inflamed which may lead to bleeding. Hence it is very necessary to consult your doctor in case of excessive vaginal bleeding in the postmenopausal period. There maybe other causes of bleeding after menopause like uterine fibroid tumors, use of birth control pills and non cancerous growth in the lining of the uterus. Vaginal bleeding should not normally happen after a menopause surgery popularly called hysterectomy. If your vaginal bleeding is indifferent or more than normal then it is necessary to call your doctor immediately. Some of the conditions that lead to vaginal bleeding after a hysterectomy are infection, abnormal growths and injury. However it is still possible to become pregnant during perimenopause. Hence if you would like to practice birth control then you should measures like having birth control pills. Sometimes vaginal bleeding after menopause can also happen due to diseases like cancer. Hence it is very necessary to consult your doctor and ask him the reason for bleeding after menopause. The doctor may do a few tests to check what is causing the bleeding. Once the cause is detected for the bleeding you should start treatment immediately with the help of the doctor. You may have to apply gel to your vagina to stop the bleeding or take some medications. The down side of medications is that they come with a lot of side effects and hence people at present go in for herbal supplements. Herbal supplements are relatively safer then heavy medications as they don't have any side effects. They can be taken in tablet, capsule and tincture form. It is advisable to take only those herbal supplements prescribed by the doctor as there are a lot of fakes in the market. Cheaper substitutes are also available but they should not be consumed. Hence we conclude that bleeding after menopause is a serious issue and it should not be taken lightly. Proper guidance from a doctor should be taken and the doctor's treatment should be taken as prescribed. Timely treatment can reduce bleeding after menopause.