Postmenopausal bleeding-first steps in the workup

J Fam Pract. 2012 Oct;61(10):597-604.

Abstract

Is it endometrial cancer? When a postmenopausal woman presents with unexpected vaginal bleeding, this algorithm and review can help you answer that question without delay.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Biopsy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / complications
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Endosonography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Postmenopause*
  • Risk Factors
  • Uterine Hemorrhage / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Hemorrhage / etiology