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What Causes Vaginal Bleeding During Menopause?
I am 58 and have been going through menopausal symptoms for about 8 years. I have not experienced a period for about 9 months. Then, a period began and has not stopped in almost 3 weeks. I am taking a low dose birth control pill to control hot flashes. Is it typical when going through menopause to experience very long period cycles?
Fri, 19 Aug 2016
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Yes, abnormal bleeding can occur. This can come in varying forms- infrequent periods, scant bleeding or heavy bleeding, as in your case.
Menopause is defined as a one year period with no bleeding, at this stage, you would be said to be going through perimenopause.
This is the time period before menopause occurs.
I hope this helps
Yes, abnormal bleeding can occur. This can come in varying forms- infrequent periods, scant bleeding or heavy bleeding, as in your case.
Menopause is defined as a one year period with no bleeding, at this stage, you would be said to be going through perimenopause.
This is the time period before menopause occurs.
I hope this helps
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