Vaginal Atrophy

You need to see a doctor.
You might make a simple urinary infection.

priestbridge, please don't be too alarmed. You wouldn't panic if you had a nosebleed, (would you?) - and it could be something similar, just a burst capillary.

You may have a UTI or even just a scratch, so make a routine appointment with your GP and follow it up, but do stop worrying.

Best wishes, it may be nothing to worry about.
Contact your doctor, say how worried you are and don't be fobbed off.
Your worries need to be put to rest, it may well turn out to be nothing to worry about.
Only one way to know, so good luck.

Priestbridge I'm sorry to hear that. There can be many different reasons for postmenopausal bleeding, such as polyps and fibroids. Atrophy can also cause bleeding too.

Please do see a doctor for further investigation to help determine a more definite cause for the bleed.

All the best.

Don't be scared, but do see the doctor again. After so many years without a period it is worrying to see blood.

I'm 64 and also had a bleed about four years ago, I was sent for an ultrasound. I was also diagnosed with vaginal atrophy.

Let us know how you get on.

(I was concerned about sudden soreness, a few weeks ago, until I remembered that they'd substituted my usual loo roll. It must have perfume or bleach - to which I'm allergic.)

Please try not to worry. Many reasons for the blood! Yes GP, is your best option.