title: Postmenopausal bleeding-first steps in the workup.
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.
authors.affiliation: Memorial/LSUHSC-New Orleans Family Medicine Residency, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA. dnull@lcmh.com
authors.forename: Danette B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Null
authors.forename: Christy M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Weiland
authors.forename: Alicia R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Camlibel
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D016889:Endometrial Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D019160:Endosonography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017698:Postmenopause; D012307:Risk Factors; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology