Excessive menstrual bleeding that interferes with usual daily activities and quality of life is considered abnormal.
Dr Dunn will ascertain a cause for the bleeding with investigations including blood tests, ultrasound scans, a cervical smear and a sample of the endometrium (often using minimally invasive hysterosopy to assess the inside lining of the uterus).
Treatment involves lifestyle changes, hormonal and non-hormonal therapies, and surgery (including endometrial ablation and hysterectomy).
Bleeding after menopause is abnormal and should be investigated as a priority.
