Is Bleeding After Menopause a Sign of Something Serious?

Menopause is a unique experience for every woman that is characterized by dozens of symptoms that can often times seem unrelated. The large array of symptoms make it impossible to predict how an individual will respond to menopause. Women typically reach menopause by 51, however most women will begin to feel a change physically, mentally and emotionally before they even begin to meet the definition of menopause.

Peri-menopause is characterized by hot flashes, night sweats, irregular menstruation, and mood swings. To relieve symptoms, there are a variety of estrogen supplements and natural remedies available. Recent studies have found that natural supplements focused around isoflavones, such as Promensil, are highly effective. There are more than 1,000 types of isoflavones, however only four have been shown to benefit women going through menopause: genistein, daidzein, formononetin and biochanin A. Soy, the most commonly used ingredient in natural supplements, only contains daidzein and genistein. Promensil, which focuses around red clover, contains all four isoflavones as well as ten to twenty times the quantity found in soy- the next richest source.

Menopause is officially confirmed after missing 12 consecutive monthly periods. Symptoms should begin to lessen and eventually subside, however some women experience spotting or bleeding after menopause. Although it is important to mention this to your doctor, bleeding is often nothing to worry about as some women report having menstrual episodes years after menopause. A blood test, pelvic exam and a pap smear will help a doctor diagnosis the cause of the bleeding. Only twenty percent of women who experience post menopausal bleeding have symptoms of a more serious problem.

Women taking hormone replacement therapy are more likely to experience post menopausal bleeding. Estrogen stimulates the uterine lining to grow and when it sheds, bleeding occurs. This is a normal side effect that all hormone replacement therapy users should be informed of. For women not taking hormone replacement therapy, vaginal dryness is a common cause of post menopausal bleeding. Low estrogen levels cause a thinning of the vaginal walls, which are more likely to bleed during sexual activity or a pelvic examination. Personal lubrications or topical estrogen creams, that do not enter the blood stream, are proven solutions to help correct the problem.

A professional diagnosis of post menopausal bleeding is important because five to ten percent of cases are precursors of endometrial cancer. Always track episodes of spotting, staining or bleeding as well as frequency and duration to help your doctor make an informed diagnosis. If you notice any unusual vaginal discharge and pressure on the bowels, pelvic floor or bladder bring it up during your next appointment as well. Fortunately bleeding is a very early warning sign and with treatment the recovery rate is ninety-five percent.

Post menopausal bleeding can be startling, however with prompt treatment the outlook is very promising. Discomfort after menopause is not an inevitable progression of aging and women are no longer accepting to simply live with the symptoms. Promensil Vitality is specifically formulated for post menopausal women to help maintain bone density, cardiovascular health and relieve symptoms. Their extensive testing proves that treatment can be safe, effective and natural. Menopause is natural and your treatment should be the same.

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