postmenopausal bleeding - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
Last reviewed 03/2022
Post-menopausal bleeding
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| post-menopausal bleeding in women 55 and over | Endometrial | Refer women using a suspected cancer pathway referral (for an appointment within 2 weeks) |
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| post-menopausal bleeding in women under 55 | Endometrial | Consider a suspected cancer pathway referral (for an appointment within 2 weeks) |
Unexplained vaginal bleeding more than 12 months after menstruation has stopped because of the menopause
Reference:
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance (guidelines with respect to presenting symptoms and signs)