April 26, 2011 (New York, New York) — A metaanalysis of women who have had polypectomies suggests that postmenopausal status and abnormal bleeding are negatively associated with endometrial neoplasia.
What is your feeling about incidental endometrial polyps noted sonographically in a postmenopausal woman? I read last month's green journal's lead article, which suggested that a certain percentage of ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 70 years old and have a very large uterine polyp. Because I had profuse bleeding during menopause and painful biopsies after abnormal Pap smears, I would like to have a ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Age, nulliparity, polyps and shorter sampling intervals may predict endometrial hyperplasia and cancer. Risk ...
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Why am I bleeding after menopause?

Common causes of postmenopausal bleeding include atrophy and fibroids. Learn about risk factors, treatments, and when to consult a doctor.
Women of reproductive age bleed once a month during their menstrual period. This happens when your uterus sheds its lining, and the blood and tissue pass through the vagina and out of your body.
DOCTOR, A RECENT REPORT SHOWS ENDOMETRIAL CANCER IS ON THE RISE. SO, DO YOU KNOW THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DISEASE? WOMEN IN THEIR MENOPAUSAL YEARS NEED TO WATCH OUT FOR VAGINAL ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 70 years old and have a very large uterine polyp. Because I had profuse bleeding during menopause and painful biopsies after abnormal Pap smears, I would like to have a ...