Would a woman who has gone through menopause still experience menstruation (a period) ? Explain, in the context of reproductive hormones, why or why not.

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BatMan

15 April, 15:40

Would a woman who has gone through menopause still experience menstruation (a period) ? Explain, in the context of reproductive hormones, why or why not.

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Salvatore Andersen · Answer 1

Because your final periods can be irregular, menopause is confirmed 12 months after your last period. It is not normal to bleed or spot 12 months or more after your last period. Bleeding after menopause is usually a sign of a minor health problem but can sometimes be an early sign of more serious disease.

Ricardo · Answer 2

No, she would not continue to experience a period.

Explanation:

This happens because the ovaries stop making the hormones estrogen and progesterone. The ovaries also stop releasing eggs (ova, oocytes). Therefore a women could not longer experience a period or menstruate.