Patient's question:
I went through menopause in the first half of this year, but I noticed that I had my period this month. During the period, I felt a heavy pain in my lower abdomen. However, this time, the amount of my period was very small, and the color of the blood was bright red. I want to ask, is it normal to have a period after menopause for a year?Doctor's answer:
This is normal. Menopause in women is a process that generally takes about 3 years. Initially, it might be twice a month, then it could change to once every three months, and if it doesn't occur for a year, it can be considered menopause. If there is vaginal bleeding after a year of menopause, it's important to consider the possibility of endometrial inflammation and may require a hospital procedure called a D&C (dilation and curettage). Recommendation: If the bleeding duration is less than seven days, it is advisable to return to the hospital for follow-up.