What Are the Causes of Bleeding During Menopause?
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists defines menopause as the absence of a menstrual period for one year. The average age for menopause in women is approximately 51 years, with most women experiencing menopause between ages 45 and 55. During a normal menstrual cycle, the levels of the body’s hormones estrogen and progesterone fluctuate, and allow the egg to be released and fertilized. When progesterone decreases, the lining of the uterus, or endometrium, is shed, and bleeding occurs, which is menstruation. Bleeding after menopause is considered abnormal, and there are several causes.
