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Postmenopausal genital bleeding

L C de Albuquerque Neto1, M G Sartori, E C Baracat

  • 1Division of Gynecology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Brazil.

Sao Paulo Medical Journal = Revista Paulista De Medicina
|September 1, 1995
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Abnormal postmenopausal bleeding in women can stem from various benign or malignant causes. Benign conditions like cervicitis and uterine prolapse are more common than cancers, but thorough investigation is crucial for early diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Oncology
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Postmenopausal bleeding is a common gynecological concern requiring careful evaluation.
  • Understanding the differential diagnosis of abnormal uterine bleeding is essential for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the causes of genital bleeding in women at least one year after menopause.
  • To compare the frequency of benign versus malignant etiologies for postmenopausal bleeding.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 748 women experiencing genital bleeding post-menopause.
  • Categorization of bleeding causes into benign and malignant conditions.
  • Statistical analysis of the prevalence of specific diagnoses.

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Main Results:

  • Benign causes were more frequent than malignant causes.
  • Most common benign causes included cervicitis (19.95%), uterine prolapse with decubitus ulcer (19.41%), dysfunctional hemorrhage (13.29%), and endometrial polyps (12.77%).
  • Among malignant causes, cervical cancer (59.26%) was most frequent, followed by endometrial cancer (29.63%), with a cervix-to-endometrial cancer ratio of 2:1.

Conclusions:

  • Abnormal postmenopausal bleeding has diverse origins, encompassing both benign and malignant pathologies.
  • Curettage should be reserved for cases where non-invasive investigations are inconclusive and malignant lesions are suspected.
  • Prompt and accurate diagnosis is critical for effective management of postmenopausal bleeding.