Vaginal bleeding after menopause is not an uncommon occurrence and there may be the odd instance of abnormal vaginal bleeding which should not be a cause for concern. This post-menopausal bleeding is usually mild spotting or a light flow that lasts for a day or two. If it is a heavy flow, persisting for a long period of time or resembles a period (menses), then it warrants further investigation. Before diagnosing a post-menopausal bleed, it is important to first confirm that you have entered menopause. Cessation of periods after the age of 40 years is not necessarily menopause unless your periods have stopped for 6 consecutive months. Prior to this, you may be in perimenopause and experiencing the odd month or two with no period. Perimenopause is the transitory phase from your fertile years to menopause and you may experience many of the signs and symptoms of menopause during this time. Causes of Abnormal Bleeding in Menopause Some of the common causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding during menopause include : Hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This is the most common cause of a post-menopausal bleed and is due to the estrogen in HRT. However stopping your HRT may also lead to … Continue reading Menopause Bleeding