Postmenopause, what you need to know about it

2024-10-20 17:36:05, Shëndeti CNA

Postmenopause is a term to describe the time after menopause.

When you are postmenopausal, your menstrual cycle has stopped for more than 12 consecutive months.

At this stage of life, the reproductive years are over and you are no longer ovulating (releasing eggs).

The menopausal symptoms you have experienced may become milder or disappear completely.

However, some people continue to experience menopausal symptoms for a decade or longer after menopause.

AgroWeb.org lets you know more about what happens during this period.

The three stages of menopause

Perimenopause is the time before menopause. During it, menstrual cycles start to become irregular. You may experience some of the side effects of menopause such as hot flashes etc.

Postmenopause, what you need to know about it

Menopause occurs when your menstrual cycle stops for about 12 consecutive months. After that you enter postmenopause.

Postmenopause is the time after menopause, which lasts for the rest of your life. Postmenopausal people are at an increased risk for certain health conditions such as osteoporosis and heart disease. Therefore, they should be more careful about their health.

How long does postmenopause last?

Once you enter postmenopause, your hormone levels will remain low and you will no longer have monthly periods. You can't get pregnant because your ovaries have stopped releasing eggs.

What hormonal changes occur after menopause?

Your ovaries produce very little estrogen and progesterone by the time you are postmenopausal. Some people still experience side effects from low hormone levels.

At what age is postmenopause considered?

There is no age at which you are automatically postmenopausal. Once you miss your period for more than a year, you are already postmenopausal regardless of age. On average, people go through menopause around the age of 51.

Postmenopause, what you need to know about it

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms are less intense than in menopause. In some cases, they almost disappear. Persistent symptoms are caused by low levels of reproductive hormones.

Some symptoms may be:

- Hot flushes and night sweats

- Depression

- Insomnia

- Dry skin

- Changes in weight

-Hair loss

-Problems with urination

If your symptoms become more intense or interfere with your daily life, talk to your doctor.

What causes bleeding after menopause?

Postmenopausal bleeding is not a normal side effect of declining hormone levels. In some cases, it is not a major problem, but in other cases it may indicate an infection or more serious health condition. It is therefore advisable to have a gynecological visit.

Do hot spots stop after menopause?

Some people continue to experience hot flashes after menopause, caused by declining estrogen levels, and this is not uncommon. But if they're bothersome or intensify, talk to your doctor to rule out other causes.