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Medical Conditions - Postmenopausal Period

The end of the monthly period or menstrual cycle in aged women marks menopause. The absence of a period for 12 months is indicative of menopause in perimenopausal women. Menopausal age ranges between 40 years to 50 years. Any vaginal bleeding after menopause is known as postmenopausal bleeding. Causes include vaginitis, fibroids, endometrial hyperplasia, cervical polyps, uterine or ovarian cancer, etc.

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What is the safest and best treatment for my osteoporosis?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.I am glad you have had your dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans done. It is good that you are on Calcium and vitamin D supplements.

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Can MRI with contrast detect endometrial problems?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a likelihood of serum progesterone deficiency. ET(endometrial thickness) of 7.7 indicates a luteal phase defect, and spotting indicates irregular shedding.

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Why am I still having periods in my fifties, despite of all the normal findings?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The mean age of menopause is 51 years, so periods at the age of mid-fifties are less common.

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What could cause spotting after a past hysterectomy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, this is a postmenopausal bleeding and definitely needs a consultation. As you had a total hysterectomy, I presume it could be due to atrophic vaginitis.

My partner bled heavily after 3 years of menopause. What to do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Postmenopausal bleeding is the vaginal bleeding, which occurs 1 year after attaining menopause.

Is the pain in my scrotum due to my wife denying sex?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The refusal of sex is purely psychological denial. You have to try to win her mind and convince her of the need for sex in marital life.

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Is my thyroid profile normal? Kindly let me know.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your thyroid profile is absolutely normal. Your other hormones show postmenopausal status which is normal at your age.

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What can cause weakness in postmenopausal period?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details provided by you.

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