Bleeding began three weeks after shot
Lasted six days
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Unexpected vaginal bleeding in a postmenopausal woman (someone who has not had a period for 12 consecutive months) always warrants medical attention. There are several potential causes, which can range from benign to more serious conditions:
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Endometrial atrophy: This is the thinning of the endometrial lining due to a decrease in estrogen. This can sometimes lead to light spotting or bleeding.
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Endometrial hyperplasia: This is when the endometrial lining thickens, often due to too much estrogen and not enough progesterone. Some forms of hyperplasia carry a higher risk of cancer.
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Endometrial cancer: Postmenopausal bleeding is often the first noticeable symptom of endometrial cancer. This is why it's important to have any unexpected bleeding evaluated.
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Polyps: Polyps are growths that can develop in the uterus or cervix and can cause bleeding.
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Other causes: These might include infections, certain medications, and other conditions not necessarily related to the reproductive organs.
In terms of the steroid shot, corticosteroids can have wide-ranging effects on the body, but it's unclear from the information provided if or how it might be directly related to the bleeding you experienced. The relation between the two could be coincidental, or there could be a more complex interplay.
My advice is to get it checked out and let us know what your OB-GYN told you.
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