Uterine bleeding in menopause

In the climacteric period, women often have dysfunctional uterine bleeding . They are of different intensity and duration. In fact, such bleeding is a serious complication of menopause, and they occur in almost half of women who celebrated their 40th anniversary.

The cause of dysfunctional uterine bleeding of the menopausal period (in the period of premenopause) in hormonal disorders arising from the gradual fading of fertility. First, there is a disruption in the maturation of the follicle (yellow body). And since the development of follicles is disrupted, this leads to a disruption in the cycles of changes in the mucous membrane of the uterus. As a rule, endometrial hyperplasia occurs, and the absence of progesterone from the yellow body leads to a delay in the secretory phase. As a result, the modified endometrium is subjected to necrosis, thrombosis and indiscriminate rejection. So there is a uterine bleeding with menopause.

Usually in the elderly, uterine bleeding occurs immediately or some time after the first delay of the menstrual period and lasts for several weeks, sometimes even months. This condition can persecute a woman for 4-5 years after the onset of menopause.

What is dangerous for uterine bleeding?

Due to the abundant and prolonged nature of the course, frequent uterine bleeding during menopause leads to anemia. In addition, under the mask of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, a serious disease can disappear - for example, a tumor, including a malignant one.

Therefore, to clarify the etiology of uterine bleeding, it is highly desirable to undergo diagnostic curettage of the uterine mucosa and cervix. If it turns out that the causative bleeding is any disease of the uterus and appendages, then the doctor will prescribe the appropriate treatment for you.