Menopause and Bleeding After Menopause

Menopause and Bleeding After Menopause

“Bleeding from your vagina after menopause is not normal.
If you have any bleeding, spotting or staining
after menopause, talk to your doctor”.1

Umbrella

What may the Menopause and Bleeding After Menopause Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Abnormal Bleeding After Menopause/Postmenopause
  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding After Menopause/Postmenopause
  • After Menopause Bleeding/Spotting/Vaginal Bleeding
  • Bleeding/Spotting/Vaginal Bleeding After Menopause/Postmenopause
  • Postmenopausal/Postmenopause Bleeding/Spotting/Vaginal Bleeding

Definition

What is postmenopausal bleeding?

DotS the definition of postmenopausal bleeding may vary. In Postmenopausal Bleeding the (United States) Cleveland Clinic’s definition is:

“Postmenopausal bleeding is vaginal bleeding that occurs a year or more after your last menstrual period”.2

Normal or Not

Is postmenopausal bleeding or bleeding after menopause, normal?

No. In Bleeding After Menopause: A Concern? I thought I was in menopause because I haven’t had a period in three years. But last month, I got my period again. I’m 50 years old. What could be happening? the author elaborates on:

“Bleeding from the vagina after menopause is unusual. Get it checked by a health care provider as soon as you can. Or see a doctor who’s had extra training to find and treat diseases of the female reproductive organs, called a gynecologist”.3

In Periods: Overview – Changes In Your Periods the (United Kingdom) NHS note:

“Bleeding between periods, bleeding after having sex, or bleeding after the menopause needs to be checked by a doctor”.4

In What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause: Postmenopause – What Changes After Menopause? Vaginal and Vulval Health: Postmenopausal Bleeding the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health explain:

“Bleeding from your vagina after menopause is not normal. If you have any bleeding, spotting or staining after menopause, talk to your doctor”.5

Uterine Cancer

What is the association between uterine cancer and postmenopausal bleeding?

In Postmenopausal Bleeding the Cleveland Clinic note:

“In about 10% of women, bleeding after menopause is a sign of uterine cancer”.6

Health Care Provider

What if I have bleeding after menopause?

If you have bleeding after menopause, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this as soon as possible.

In Menopause: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms: When To See A Doctor the (United States) Mayo Clinic note:

“See your healthcare professional as soon as you can if you bleed from your vagina after menopause”.7

In Postmenopausal Bleeding the NHS elaborate on:

“See a GP if:

You have postmenopausal bleeding, even if:

  • It’s only happened once
  • There’s only a small amount of blood, spotting, or pink or brown discharge
  • You do not have any other symptoms
  • You’re not sure if it’s blood.

Postmenopausal bleeding is not usually serious, but can be a sign of cancer. Cancer is easier to treat if it’s found early”.8

Who is a GP?

DotS and/or DotC (Depending on the Country) a GP may be a qualified and registered general practitioner, a medical practitioner, a medical doctor or a doctor.

The Cleveland Clinic note:

“Contact your healthcare provider if you experience vaginal bleeding:

  • More than a year after your last menstrual period
  • More than a year after starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

In most cases, vaginal bleeding after menopause is harmless. But it can be a sign of a more serious condition.

A note from Cleveland Clinic

It’s normal to have irregular vaginal bleeding in the years leading up to menopause. But if you have bleeding more than a year after your last menstrual period, it’s time to see your healthcare provider. It could be the result of a simple infection or benign growths. But in rare cases, bleeding could be a sign of cancer”.9

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New or Updated

  1. ACOG Updates Guidance for Evaluating Postmenopausal Bleeding
  2. Bleeding After Menopause Could Be A Problem. Here’s What To Know
  3. Bleeding After Menopause: A Concern? I thought I was in menopause because I haven’t had a period in three years. But last month, I got my period again. I’m 50 years old. What could be happening?
  4. Bleeding After Menopause? Here’s What You Need To Know
  5. Bleeding Disorders In Women
  6. Bleeding During Menopause | Dr Louise Newson
  7. Bleeding on HRT Explained | Dr Louise Newson Live
  8. Bleeding on HRT: What’s Normal and What’s Not
  9. Brown Discharge: 4 Causes and What It Means
  10. Consumer Video and Podcast Series 2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  11. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2025 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Abnormal Uterine Bleeding—When To See A Clinician
  12. FAQs: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  13. FAQs: Perimenopausal Bleeding and Bleeding After Menopause
  14. Find A Member [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  15. Find A Menopause Practitioner [The Menopause Society: United States and Other]
  16. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  17. Foundationforwomenscancer.org [Foundation for Women’s Cancer, United States]
  18. Gynaecological Cancers
  19. Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month [September]
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  20. Gynecologic Cancers
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  22. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – After the Menopause [Other Languages and Formats]
  23. Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips From A Gynecological Surgeon on Recovery From Surgery [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  24. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Spotting, Perimenopause and Menopause
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  28. Menopause Hormone Therapy: I’m taking hormone therapy for menopause symptoms, and my monthly menstrual periods have returned. Is this normal?
  29. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
  30. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
  31. Ovarian Cancer/Primary Peritoneal
  32. Periods
  33. Postmenopausal Bleeding
  34. Postmenopausal Bleeding
  35. Should You Be Concerned About Postmenopausal Bleeding?
  36. Tips for Tracking Your Bleeding
  37. Updated BMS Guidelines on Unscheduled Bleeding on HRT
  38. Uterine Cancer
  39. Uterine Cancer
    Menopause and Bleeding After Menopause
  40. Uterine Cancer Awareness Month: June Is Uterine Cancer Awareness Month
    Menopause and Bleeding After Menopause
  41. Uterine Cancer–Patient Version
  42. Uterine/Endometrial Cancer/GDT
  43. Vaginal Bleeding: Basics – Causes
  44. What Is An Endometrial Biopsy?
  45. World GO Day [World Gynecologic Oncology Day, 20 September]
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  46. World Ovarian Cancer Day [08 May]
    Menopause and Bleeding After Menopause
  47. You Need To Know [+ Video: Bleeding After the Menopause – An Important Message You Need To Know]
  48. Your Daily Dose: Let’s Unpack Menopause [25 March 2026]

Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Menopause: Health After Menopause – Vaginal and Vulval Health After Menopause Postmenopause. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/menopause/#section-health-after-menopause Accessed: 07 August 2026
  2. Postmenopausal Bleeding. Last Reviewed: 15 January 2024. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21549-postmenopausal-bleeding Accessed: 07 August 2026
  3. Burnett, T. Bleeding After Menopause: A Concern? I thought I was in menopause because I haven’t had a period in three years. But last month, I got my period again. I’m 50 years old. What could be happening? 04 September 2025. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/expert-answers/bleeding-after-menopause/faq-20058396 Accessed: 07 August 2026
  4. Periods: Overview – Changes In Your Periods. Page Last Reviewed: 05 January 2023. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/periods/#changes-in-your-periods Accessed: 07 August 2026
  5. Menopause: Health After Menopause – Vaginal and Vulval Health After Menopause Postmenopause. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/menopause/#section-health-after-menopause Accessed: 07 August 2026
  6. Postmenopausal Bleeding. Last Reviewed: 15 January 2024. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21549-postmenopausal-bleeding Accessed: 07 August 2026
  7. Menopause: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms: When To See A Doctor. 09 July 2026. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/symptoms-causes/syc-20353397 Accessed: 07 August 2026
  8. Postmenopausal Bleeding. Page Last Reviewed: 22 May 2023. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-menopausal-bleeding/#when-to-get-medical-help Accessed: 07 August 2026
  9. Postmenopausal Bleeding: Living With – When Should I Contact My Healthcare Provider? Last Reviewed: 15 January 2024. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21549-postmenopausal-bleeding Accessed: 07 August 2026
Topic Last Updated: 07 August 2026 – Topic Last Reviewed: 07 August 2026

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