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In clinical terms, you reach menopause when you haven't had a period for 12 months. Vaginal bleeding after menopause isn't normal and should be evaluated by your doctor. For instance, postmenopausal vaginal bleeding can be caused by: Cancer of the uterus, including endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma. Cancer of the cervix or vagina. Thinning of the tissues lining the uterus (endometrial atrophy) or vagina (vaginal atrophy)
Treatment for abnormal perimenopausal bleeding or bleeding after menopause depends on its cause. If there are growths (such as polyps) that are causing the bleeding, surgery may be needed to remove them. Endometrial atrophy can be treated with medications. Polyps also can grow on the cervix or inside the cervical canal. 2  These polyps may cause bleeding after sex. 3  Endometrial atrophyâAfter menopause, the endometrium may become too thin as a result of low estrogen levels. 4  This condition is called endometrial atrophy. 5  As the lining thins, you may have abnormal bleeding.