What is the last period supposed to be like?

Learn the clinical reality of your final menstrual period and how to identify the end of ovarian function.

Should I be worried about irregular bleeding during menopause?

Learn why irregular bleeding in menopause requires immediate clinical action and how to distinguish between hormonal shifts and serious health risks.

What causes unexpected bleeding while on HRT?

Unexpected bleeding on HRT is often a manageable side effect of uterine lining adjustment, but it requires a clinical audit to rule out structural issues.

What is an endometrial biopsy and when is it needed?

An endometrial biopsy is a critical diagnostic tool for identifying uterine hyperplasia and cancer in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.

What is endometrial thickening in menopause?

Learn the clinical reality of endometrial thickening in menopause and the exact steps to take if your uterine lining measures over 4mm.

What are uterine polyps and are they related to menopause?

Uterine polyps are estrogen-driven growths common in menopause that cause abnormal bleeding and require clinical removal to rule out malignancy.

Can menopause cause fibroids to grow?

Perimenopause often triggers a final, aggressive growth spurt in uterine fibroids due to surging estrogen levels and a lack of progesterone.

What is an anovulatory cycle and can it happen in menopause?

Anovulatory cycles are the hidden cause of heavy bleeding and mood crashes in perimenopause, driven by the dangerous accumulation of unopposed estrogen.

Why have my cycles got longer in menopause?

Longer cycles in perimenopause are caused by delayed ovulation and persistent estrogen, signaling the transition toward the end of menstruation.

Why have my cycles got shorter in menopause?

Shortening menstrual cycles in perimenopause are caused by accelerated follicular recruitment and rising FSH levels that force the ovaries to cycle faster.