How is Postmenopausal Bleeding Treated?
This depends on the cause of the bleeding. If the cause of the bleeding is polyps, surgery is needed. Endometrial atrophy can be treated with medication. If a person has endometrial hyperplasia, it can be treated with medications such as progestin or progesterone, or by surgically removing the thickened area of the endometrium.
How is endometrial cancer treated?
This cancer can be treated with a total hysterectomy (a surgery in which the entire uterus and cervix are removed). In some cases, part of the vagina, both ovaries, and fallopian tubes may also be removed, and lymph nodes may need to be removed. People with more advanced endometrial cancer may also need radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
Although bleeding is normal before menopause, it is not normal after menopause. You should see a doctor right away for any bleeding after menopause. It is true that the cause of the bleeding may not be very serious, but it is also possible that the cause is something serious, such as cancer. The sooner you act, the better your chances of recovery.
