FAQ: Breaking down ACOG's updated guidance for evaluating postmenopausal bleeding

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released updated clinical guidance for the evaluation of postmenopausal bleeding, responding to a steady increase in endometrial cancer incidence over recent decades. Given that approximately 90% of patients diagnosed with endometrial cancer present with postmenopausal bleeding, the update aims to provide a more robust framework for earlier and more comprehensive screening to ensure prompt diagnosis.¹