Menopause is usually diagnosed in women over 45 who haven’t had a period for more than a year. Any bleeding from the vagina after this needs to be checked by a GP.
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 don’t have any other symptoms
- you’re not sure if it’s blood
Postmenopausal bleeding isn’t usually serious, but can be a sign of cancer. Cancer is easier to treat if it’s found early.
Given the national effort to reduce the spread of Covid-19, you may request a telephone or a video consultation. However, we are still accepting face to face with appropriate infection control and social distance measures in place.
