How to Handle Bleeding in Your Post-Menstrual Cycle

Women of all ages should learn how to handle bleeding in your post-menstrual cycle because it's not uncommon. Some women who are going through the change of life--or menopause--will be affected by this. Menopause causes various mental, physical and emotional changes in a woman, and they vary from one person to the next. Irregular bleeding between cycles during perimenopause is fairly common. Other, younger, women may experience bleeding in between cycles which can be indicative of a cervical problem. Here's how to handle it.

Things You'll Need

• Black cohosh Pads or tampons Green vegetables Fresh fruit

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Instructions

Suggested Steps

• 1

  Tell your doctor that you're experiencing bleeding in your post-menstrual cycle. It helps if you keep a log of which days you notice it and how many pads or tampons you use, so you can accurately inform him.

• 2

  Drink smoothies made up of green vegetables every day to stop heavy bleeding. This includes spinach, kale, parsley, dandelion and celery. Add in fresh fruits such as mangoes, peaches, apples, bananas and pears.

• 3

  Take the herb black cohosh. It helps alleviate many menopausal symptoms including hot flashes and cramps. It can also help regulate heavy menstrual bleeding.

• 4

  Consider a procedure if you're bleeding after menopause. Microsurgical techniques can be used to remove fibroids or polyps in your uterus. Infections can be treated with antibiotics. You can take estrogen to heal vaginal tissues.

• 5

  Stay in bed. Bed rest is usually recommended for women who are experiencing heavy bleeding in between periods.

• 6

  Know that the treatment plan recommended by your doctor will depend on your particular situation and the results of tests he orders, including a pelvic exam.