Obstetrics and Gynecology/Post-Menopausal Bleeding
< Obstetrics and GynecologyPost-menopausal Bleeding is vaginal bleeding occurring after the menopause
Differential Diagnosis
The differential diagnosis of post-menopausal bleeding is classified according the organ involved:
Uterine disorders:
- Endometrial carcinoma
- Endometrial Atrophy
Cervical disorders
- Cervical carcinoma
- Cervical polyp
Vaginal disorders
- Vaginal carcinoma
- Vaginal atrophy
Vulval disorders
- Vulval atrophy
- Vulval carcinoma
Other
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of post-menopausal bleeding is made using the following clinical skills:
- Gynecological History Taking
- Gynecological Examination
- Gynecological Investigations
References
O'Connor, J. Pathology 2nd ed. Mosby. Edinburgh. 2002.
McCarthy, A & Hunter, B (2003) Master Medicine: Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2nd ed.) Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunder
www.gpnotebook.co.uk
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