Here is some info you might find helpful:

"Changes in bleeding are normal as you near menopause. There are also other common causes of bleeding in the years after menopause. The decline in your body's estrogen levels can cause tissues lining the vagina to become thin, dry, and less elastic. Sometimes this lining can become broken or easily inflamed and bleed. It can also become injured during sex or even during a pelvic exam.

Once you've reached menopause, though, you should report any bleeding that you have to your HCP. Uterine bleeding after menopause could be a sign of other health problems. Other things that can cause abnormal bleeding include:

* fibroids
* the use of birth control pills
* a hormonal imbalance
* non-cancerous growths in the lining of the uterus "
womenshealth.about.com/od/menopause/f/meno bleeding.htm

"Postmenopausal bleeding may be caused by:

* hormone (estrogen) replacement therapy
* hormone problems
* atrophy of the vagina, which is thinning and drying of the lining of the vagina
* polyps (small growths) in the uterus or on the cervix
* hyperplasia (enlarged cells) of the lining of the uterus
* infection of the cervix
* cancer of the uterus, cervix, or vagina
* some types of ovarian tumors
* anticoagulants (blood-thinner medicines)."
med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_postmebl_crs.h tm

"Most of the time there is a reasonable explanation for a post-menopausal bleeding event, but any kind of irregular bleeding — particularly if you haven’t had a natural period for over a year — warrants investigation by your healthcare provider — just to rule out anything serious."
womentowomen.com/menopause/postmenopausalb leeding.asp#commoncauses

ME TOO! I wasn't feeling odd or anything .... just went to the bathroom and when I wiped .... there it was! First thing, I called my older sis to see if she'd ever had an experience like it. She'd had a fibroid tumor which preceded a hysterectomy. I don't feel that is my case. I will notify my doctor on Monday. I'd just had my pap just a month ago and it's normal. I will say that about a month ago I had tenderness in my breasts and thought it odd. I didn't have that tenderness or tell-tell signs yesterday. I've noticed fewer hot flashes lately and no night sweats. Maybe it's not a bad thing. I'll be 56 next month and haven't had a period in 2 years.

Just read your post....wondering what yours turned out to be ...?

Hi risenshine3 and welcome to ehealth...I wish I could help you, but the poster whom you addressed, post was near two years ago...If you would like to, you could post your own Topic on this subject...Just do so at the top of the page....Hope this helps...

Caroline

I am 52yrs last period Feb.08 and just yesterday started having a heavy period with all symptoms. Spoke to a doctor today who referred me to the local hospital. Anyone know exactly what procedure they will be doing. I have not had a smear test for about 12 years, I know thats a long time.

Hi again: I answered you on the other post...Good luck...

Caroline

I am 55 and hadn't had a period in almost 7 years. All of a sudden I was bleeding again (heavy). Went to my doctor and she did a biopsy and I had a blood test. The blood test revealed that I am not in menapause and no cancer. Don't understand this as I went through the hot flahes, night sweats and no period for almost 7 years. Anyone else experiece this?

I am soon to be 55 and have not had a period in well over a year and started 3 days ago. I have all the symptoms to, cramps etc. I noticed last week I was having mini-hot flashes which I have never had before and felt bloated. So Wed I have a medical appoint.

I am 52 and have not had a period in well over 3 years. Two weeks ago I had sore nipples, a thicker vaginal discharge and felt bloated... as if I was going to have a period. Then 3 days later, my discharge turned a brown color and then to red... I was bleeding! I went to the gyn. I had a pelvic exam. She ordered hormone blood tests, a CA125, and a trransvaginal ultrasound. It turns out that I have 2 cysts. One on each ovary. The CA125 was within normal range. The estrogen test indicated perimenopause whereas the FSH indicated menopause. The doctor thinks that I had a period. Regardless, I am going to have a repeat ultrasound in 4 to 6 weeks to keep a watch on the cysts. Also worth mentioning, my doctor suggested I consider having my ovaries removed since my mother has ovarian cancer.

I am 57 and had a period last month (July) after not having one for 18 months. I went to my doctor and had a Pap done, however, because I was bleeding heavily, the lab could not do the test. I do have an appointment this Friday with a gynocologist, just to rule out any problems. I will post my results when I find them. My suggestion to all of the ladies who suddenly have a period after many, many months or years of not having one is to go to your doctor right off.

I am 44 and haven´t had a period for almost two years. Today I have had some blood with clots and I have been having pelvic pain for days. I have a smeer test every year and an vaginal ultrasound one as well. the last one was around 9 months ago, I am very worried and made an appointment with my gynecologist who will see me in two days.

I am 58, have not had a period for 7 years. Had a little spotting in April and 5 days light period in July. Saw Dr., did vaginal ultrasound and biopsy. Everything ok except for thick uterine lining. Evidently, I am now premenopausal. Will have blood work done next week. Will take progesterone 10 days each month for 3 months to force a period and thin lining. Write more later

I also have not had a period since January 2009 until today. I will be 58 in October. I, too, have had extremely painful breasts for about the last 10 days. I think I must be the oldest person still having periods. I will be making an appointment as well.

I am 53, have been full menopause for 7 years. 10 days ago I began to experience sore breasts, and my nipples were so sensitive and painful I couldn't wear a bra. Last night I noticed pink when I wiped, thought it was a bladder infection coming on, but no bladder symptoms. This morning, realized vaginal discharge. Am really worried, since have not had a period for 7 years. Hormonal imbalance? I started CoQ10 about a month ago, and wonder if that is what is shaking up my system? Anyone have input?? Thanks!

I am having same thing.menopause for 2 years, then a period last feb and now 8 months later another normal 5 day period.Could this be a normal part of the menopause process?like a "last call" for reproduction? I am going to gyn today. she said this is uncommon, but I hear from many women who experience this. wondering about some of you fared?

Debgen, I have been taking coq 10 also but not every day and herbs and wondered same thing.maybe we are getting younger? lol I am 56. let me know how yours comes out please.

Hi Luckyd!
I went to GYN on Monday. She said it was not surprising and that she often has 65 year old women show up reporting same symptoms. All my bloodwork was fine except high TSH. I am on Iodoral 25 mcg. per day. Hoping that kick starts my thyroid. I had the discharge for approximately two full weeks, and friends cautioned uterine cancer. My doc did my Pap and she does inner and outer cervix. The inner one was inconclusive so I will repeat in January. I go for an internal ultrasound on the 12th of this month, and see the doc right after. She said this will prove conclusively if I need the CA125 test for ovarian cancer. I have a history of ovarian cysts for 20 years now and that is why they do the ultrasound. Last year, the lining of my uterus was very thin, which is a really good indicator that there is no cancer. Anyway, that is an update, and I am still taking the CoQ10, but here is a funny,....I was taking 2 Tablespoons every morning first thing. The lady at the store where I bought it told me that was the dose and she was handing out samples, which I tried. Well, I read the bottle yesterday just out of curiosity, and the directions read 2 TEASPOONS per day! Been taking it for over a month! Hasn't hurt, but hasn't seemed to help much, except the palpitations are less frequent for which I am so very, very, thankful!!! Have a good day luckyd!

All of my follow up with the GYN has indicated that I simply had a period after not having one for over 3 years. The 2 cysts disappeared. But as a precaution, I will return in Feb, 2010, for a repeat vaginal ultrasound to rule out Ovarian Cancer. My mom has it.

Smart move...You are a very wise woman....Take care...

Caroline