26/06/2022
Heavy bleeding is common among women transitioning into menopause, the point when your body's reproductive system stops releasing eggs. One study found that among women ages 42 to 52, more than 90% experienced periods that lasted 10 days or more — with 78% reporting their blood flow as heavy.
Bleeding?
There are many causes of heavy bleeding, but most commonly it’s associated with a hormonal imbalance. This can either be caused by excessive estrogen or insufficient progesterone. Estrogen causes the endometrial lining of the uterus to grow. Progesterone opposes this growth. In the presence of too much estrogen or not enough progesterone, we see excess growth and heavier and sometimes longer cycles. Common reasons this imbalance between estrogen and progesterone is present include:
Perimenopause: This hormonal shift can occur up to 10 years before menopause. It’s associated with fluctuating estrogen and lowering progesterone levels. Other symptoms that can appear are hot flashes, vaginal dryness, migraines, and low libido.
PCOS: A metabolic condition that can be associated with missing cycles or very long cycle. Symptoms include weight gain, hair loss, acne, and hirsutism. Some women with PCOS have high estrogen levels. Without monthly ovulation, they have lowered progesterone, which contributes to heavy cycles.
Other causes of heavy bleeding can include:
Uterine fibroids
Blood clotting disorders
Infections
Thyroid disease
Endometrial polyps or endometrial cancer
Dont suffer.. I did for many years. I bled so heavy I could only wear black and I had so many accidents. I ended up having 2 endometrial ablations to help reduce the bleeding. I WISH some one had said it coupd have been the menopause. But I was constantly benn told I was too young.
Im now completely menopsaused and only 50!! Go figure!!!
