If vaginal post menopause bleeding is an issue with you then don't delay in seeing your doctor. Truth is, prolonged bleeding after menopause is not natural.

So how long is a prolonged bleeding episode? Well, if for instance, you're still bleeding and six months had gone by without menses then it's probably safe to assume your reproductive cycle is officially shut down.

If you are still spotting after this then a visit to your doctor is a must. Making a self diagnosis in this instance can be a dangerous practice. Yes, you could even be taking your life into your own hands.

This article is not meant to scare you but make you aware that this really is not natural. The only way to really be sure what the problem if any is, to submit yourself to an examination. Without an examination the problem will probably get worse and if allowed to continue, then serious complications could be the result.

Bleeding After Menopause

So what causes bleeding after menopause? There could be a variety of reasons and as mentioned earlier, unless you're checked then you put yourself at further risk of complication.

Some of the causes could be related to:

- hormone replacement treatments to ease menopause symptoms
- cancerous growth in the uterus or cervix
- even sexual activity

Let's take a look at some of the solutions:

- if hormone replacement treatment is define as the issue then your doctor would reduce the dosage you're taking or even recommend going off it. Such a decision would be based on how developed the situation is.

- If sexual intercourse or post menopause bleeding is caused by anything sexually related, then an assessment of the nature of the injuries would be made. An aggressive sexual encounter may be the root of the problem or a weakening in the vaginal walls may have precipitated the problem. If such is the case, it would be necessary to assume proper positions during the sexual act and it would necessitate the couple to be more careful in their sexual activity.

- Surgery may become necessary if bleeding after menopause does not stop. It is very detrimental to a woman if she loses too much blood. Therefore, it is important to address the problem right away through the help of surgery. Again, no matter what the cause, it is very essential to seek help from a good health care team.

Although some may say that post menopause bleeding is a common occurrence, it is only safe to consult the problem with the proper person who can attend to your needs. If bleeding continues for several months then this can't be deemed as natural.

A physician will help determine the cause of your bleeding problems and he may be able to put a stop to it through various solutions. Never be afraid of subjecting yourself for an examination because this is the only way to know the root of the bleeding.