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Irregular periods during menopause

Irregular periods are also known as irregular menstruation.

Irregular periods are usually one of the first signs that a lady is entering her menopausal stage due to the fluctuation of the hormones.  It is possible to reach menopause without having irregular periods but that only happens to about 10% of all women.  Irregular periods will usually continue for anything from 3 to 10 years, after which it will only then stop completely.  

How do I identify irregular periods

What is normal periods?  If we know what is normal periods, then we can identify irregular periods. Every woman is different and therefore all are not experiencing normal periods in the same way, but normal periods are usually having a timespan of 25-31 days from the time the period starts till the next time the period starts.

Bleeding usually lasts for about 5 days, but may differ.  The amount of blood loss during this 5 days can be anything from 2 to 8 tablespoons..  

As said, every individual differs, thus everyone will not experience normal menstruation in the same way, but they will know what is normal for them and what is not. 

Irregular periods are thus seen as any changes in unusual cycle lengths or abnormal bleeding over a period of a few months  Thus if there are sudden changes compared to the normal, it may be seen as irregular periods.

Symptoms of irregular periods

As we already defined, women do experience periods differently and therefore there will be different opinions on what is normal or abnormal, however there are certain symptoms that can distinguish irregular periods. These symptoms are: 

Causes of irregular periods

Since we are discussing irregular periods during menopause, the biggest cause for the irregular periods is the fluctuating hormones, however women can experience irregular periods for other reasons too.  Should you be unsure if the irregular periods are due to menopause or not, it is best to consult a medical practitioner for a professional opinion.

A woman's menstrual cycle are driven by her hormones and estrogen and progesterone plays a very big part in this (but they are not the only hormones that is part of this process), thus us soon as these hormones start fluctuating, she will start experience changes in the mestrual cycle.

What does the hormones estrogen and progesterone do?

Estrogen

What is menstruation? Menstruation/periods are the shedding of the lining of the uterus before ovulation. Estrogen is responsible for the thickening of this lining and as the levels of estrogen fluctuate, this lining is shed irregularly which will lead to heavy bleeding

Progesterone

After ovulation has occured and there was no fertilization, the body needs to shed the uterine contents that was prepared for the fertilized egg.  Progesterone is the hormone that regulates this process.  Progesterone also regulates the intensity as well as the duration of this shedding process called menstruation.

With the declining of these two hormones, it is quite evident how it can affect the menstrual cycle and create irregular periods.

Causes of irregular periods

As discussed already, irregular periods is caused by fluctuating hormones, specifically estrogen and progesterone, but there are other factors as well that can cause irregular periods.  Here are a few for information:

There are some special cases that can be associated with irregular periods, including use of cyclical hormones, incomplete hysterectomy and post menopausal bleeding.

Please read on to learn more about irregular period treatment options. 

When to see a doctor

It is advisable to speak with your healthcare practitioner as soon as you start experiencing irregular periods, even if it is due to menopause. It is good to have checkups often including PAP smear and pelvic examinations and discuss matters of concern as well as irregular periods.

The following symptoms, needs to be discussed with your health professional:

As menopause takes place, a woman's menstrual periods frequently become irregular. Once menopause ends, there shouldn't be any bleeding at all.

If there is abnormal bleeding after menopause, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says here are possible causes:

• Thinning of uterine lining.

• Taking hormone therapy.

• Having noncancerous polyps.

• Endometrial hyperplasia, a condition characterized by excess growth of the uterine lining.

• Endometrial cancer.

Treatment for irregular periods

When treating any condition, we are always looking for the least invasive treatment with the smallest chance of unwanted side effects. During menopause, the best treatment for irregular periods or any other symptoms of menopause is to treat the cause of the problem. This means rectifying the hormonal imbalance will surely relieve the unwanted irregular periods and all other symptoms of menopause.

Lifestyle changes can help to reduce the incidence of irregular periods or smoothen the process of menstruation. Reducing intake of caffeine and alcohol can reduce the occurence of irregular periods. Increased stress due to work pressure or family obligations can also increase the severity of irregular periods. Some simple dietary changes can also be helpful. Increasing the intake of complex carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables, and water can help balance the system, making for a smoother cycle. 

While these lifestyle changes can greatly reduce the incidence of irregular periods, they are unable to get at the root cause of hormonal imbalance.

The best way to combat the hormonal imbalance would be by mixing lifestyle changes and alternative medicines. While a woman makes lifestyle changes and try to live and eat more healthy, she can also take certain herbs that help to stimulate natural production of hormones, particularly estrogen.

Since the irregular periods are caused by a hormonal imbalance, it can be treated very effectively with alternative medicine that restores your hormonal balance. 

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