What is Menopause?

• Pre-menopause will begin with irregular periods and may last several years.
• Menopause is defined by the end of your menstrual cycles, more specifically diagnosed after you've gone 12 consecutive months without a period. It can happen in your 40s or 50s, the average age being 51 in North America.

Symptoms:

• Women will experience mood swings, hot flashes & vaginal dryness, while some women will be asymptomatic.
• Many have bloody discharge, resembling a period.

 What to do if you are in full menopause and experience bleeding?

• Track these occurrences (dates & flow) using a calendar or app (there are great ones out there!);
• Speak to your doctor;
• Take a blood test;
• Do an ultra-sound.

Possible causes of bleeding during menopause

(Always consult with your doctor)

• Hormonal imbalance;
• atrophy (narrowing) of the vaginal lining. This can make intercourse painful and cause bleeding;
• uterine fibroids, which are benign tumors;
• endometrial polyps, which are usually non-cancerous growths
• inflammation of the cervix;
• Ovarian cyst;
• In more severe cases, it may be linked to a cancer of the uterus.

Determining the cause is crucial, as treatments will vary. Your body is sending you a sign, it’s important to listen. Do not fear Menopause, rather embrace this phase in your life. It can be wonderful! Often, a simple fix, such as Hormone replacement will do the trick!

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