Warns that vaginal bleeding seen after menopause may be a harbinger of cancer, Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist Dr. Kemal Uğurbil warns, “In case of bleeding after menopause, you should definitely consult a specialist”. DON’T SAY BLEEDING. Underlining that the recurrence of vaginal bleeding in menopausal women is not normal and may be a sign of illness, Dr., who is working at Private Ata Health Hospital. Kemal Uğurbil said, “If a woman who has not had any bleeding for a year develops bleeding, she should consult a doctor. We suspect the possibility of cancer in these bleedings. In such a case, we first examine where the bleeding comes from. It is checked whether it comes from the cervix or inside the uterus, and an ultrasound scan is also performed in these cases. “The most important thing is the thickening of the uterine wall, which we call ‘endometrial thickening’. A biopsy must be requested from the patient to determine this.” A DISEASE RESPONSIBLE TO TREATMENT Explaining that the treatment process of the disease should be followed carefully, Dr. Uğurbil said, “First of all, a smear is taken from the patient. If there is nothing in the cervix, the inside of the uterus is examined. It is checked whether there is a cystic formation in the ovaries, whether there is a tumor or if there is a thickening in the uterus. If the thickness of the uterus increases, a biopsy is performed. “There is always a risk of cancer in bleeding after menopause. Endometrial cancer is the biggest cause of bleeding, and if this type of cancer is caught at an early stage, it is a type of cancer that responds to treatment and can be considered cured even by removal of the uterus, with only a minor surgery.” gave place. OBESITY AND SMOKING ARE TRIGGERED Expressing that the risk of endometrial cancer may be in every woman, Dr. Uğurbil said, “Unfortunately, reproductive organs in women are organs with a high risk of cancer. Obesity and smoking increase this risk.” There are patients who hide their bleeding by saying ‘a daily bleeding’ or ‘it passed in 2 days’. But these bleedings are very serious symptoms. At this stage, a medical support is definitely needed. The idea that ‘I am old, I have entered menopause’ is not true. It is necessary to follow the symptoms very carefully and go to the obstetrician for control at least twice a year. As women age, the risk of cancer also increases.
Source: (BHA) – Beyaz News Agency
