Postmenopausal Bleeding: Causes and When to Worry
Any vaginal bleeding after menopause must be investigated. Most causes are benign, but approximately 10% of cases are endometrial cancer.
Expert articles on gynaecological cancers, surgical treatments and women's health — written by Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel, ESGO-certified Gynaecological Oncosurgeon, Ahmedabad.
Any vaginal bleeding after menopause must be investigated. Most causes are benign, but approximately 10% of cases are endometrial cancer.
HPV is the necessary cause of virtually all cervical cancers. Vaccination, screening, and early treatment of precancerous lesions can prevent it.
Endometriosis is linked to a small increase in ovarian cancer risk. A specialist explains what the evidence means and when to seek review.
What to look for in a gynaecological cancer centre — surgeon credentials, MDT, robotic surgery, HIPEC, and international benchmarking.
Patients from Surat, Vadodara, and Gandhinagar can access subspecialist gynaecological oncology care in Ahmedabad.
Surgery is the cornerstone of early vulvar cancer treatment. Modern techniques minimise morbidity while maintaining oncological safety.
A persistent itch, unusual skin change, or lump on the vulva should never be ignored. Vulvar cancer is highly treatable when caught early.
Radiation therapy is the primary treatment for most vaginal cancers. Surgery plays a role in select cases. A gynaecological oncologist explains the treatment landscape.
Primary vaginal cancer accounts for only 1–2% of gynaecological cancers. But when symptoms are recognised early, outcomes can be excellent.
Most endometrial cancers can be treated with minimally invasive surgery — smaller incisions, faster recovery, and equivalent cure rates to open surgery.
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