2011•Unpublished venueRequires access
Postmenopausal Bleeding
Karen D. Bradshaw, David S. Tait
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Abstract
Postmenopausal bleeding accounts for up to 10% of all gynecologic visits. Any unexpected or unpredicted bleeding in the menopause is abnormal, is potentially worrisome, and must be evaluated to identify the cause and evaluate for cancer. Postmenopausal bleeding should be evaluated initially with transvaginal ultrasonography, and an endometrial biopsy is performed if the endometrial thickness is greater than 4mm. The most common causes of postmenopausal bleeding include endometrial atrophy, endometrial neoplasia, and polyps.