What is estrogen-progesterone therapy?

This treatment is also known as a combination therapy that combines doses of estrogen and progesterone hormones. Hormonal treatment can relieve hot flashes, vaginal dryness, hair loss, and irritability.

What causes postmenopausal bleeding?

Vaginal bleeding during postmenopause is not a normal side effect of decreasing hormone levels. In some cases, the dryness in vagina could cause some light bleeding or spotting after sex. In other cases, it could indicate a condition like endometrial hyperplasia or uterine fibroids, infections like endometritis, or cancer. Contact your healthcare provider, if you experience any vaginal bleeding so that it can be evaluated.

Are there risks related to hormone therapy?

Prolonged use of hormones increases the risk of developing endometrial cancer, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, breast cancer, and gallbladder disease. Discuss your past medical and family history with your doctor so they can make an informed decision about the risk and benefits of prescribing hormones.

What kind of food can I have to improve my menopausal symptoms?

You can limit your intake of spicy food and add foods that contain natural plant estrogen. This isn't a replacement for the estrogen made in your body, but it can help manage menopausal symptoms. These foods include chickpeas, beans, grains, lentils, and flax seeds.

Can I get pregnant after menopause?

You can not get pregnant after menopause since it ceases the cycle of fertility. However, you can get pregnant during the perimenopause phase, where you might still be experiencing irregular periods. It is advisable to use birth control during the menopause transition.

How do I know that my periods are changing?

Some common abnormalities seen during the perimenopausal period include your period becoming too heavy or showing blood clots. It is also possible that your period might last for several days or not occur for many weeks.

Can menopause affect my sex life?

Yes, after menopause, the decline in estrogen levels affects your sex life. It is common to experience a decrease in sex drive and have bladder control issues which can further reduce your sex drive.

Do all women experience discomfort after menopause?

It is not necessary that all women go through similar experiences after menopause. Some women may not experience any discomfort. Since hormonal fluctuations vary for all women during menopause, they share the symptoms differently, too.

Menopause

Written By Dr. MayankPharm.D

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

MBA, MBBS

Last updated on: 24 Feb 2026 | 01:21 PM (IST)

Overview

Menopause is a natural biological occurrence that happens between the age of 40-60 years. It marks the end of your menstrual cycle and is diagnosed after 12 months have passed without the occurrence of a menstrual period.

Menopause is neither a disease nor a disorder and is considered a natural process of aging. While some women may experience zero symptoms and face no issues while transitioning into menopause, some might go through various symptoms like trouble sleeping, hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, mood swings, hair loss, joint pain, and weight gain.

The years leading up to menopause will include some gradual changes in the physiology and body of a woman. However, it is also common to feel relieved about not having to worry about periods.

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