Many women going through menopause secretly hope that their uncomfortable symptoms will end when their menopause officially does, but unfortunately that isn’t necessarily the case. Even if those years of dealing with heat flashes and mood swings have finally finished, you may still have some unwanted post menopause symptoms to deal with.

The close of menopause is the end of ovulation and menstruation, and it usually finishes about 8 to ten years of the onset of symptoms. Nonetheless,Even so, you can still continue to have post menopause bleeding up to 6 months or so afterwards. Periods after menopause aren’t common, and there’s an increased likelihood you’ll experience them if you are on hormone therapy or if you are significantly overweight. If you do experience bleeding after menopause, make sure you have a check-up with your doctor because it may be a symptom of a serious disease such as endometrial cancer.

Health Issues To Watch For

Post menopause bleeding is not the only symptom to watch out for. Other bothersome post-menopause symptoms is vaginal itching and dryness, which is both irritating and potentially embarrassing.  However, the most distressing of all possible symptoms is stress incontinence, which is the involuntary trickling of urine because there is extra stress on your bladder, caused by a weakness in the pelvic floor muscles.

Other post menopause symptoms include the increased likelihood of conditions such as hypertension and osteoporosis. You may also start to notice more lines and wrinkles on your face. Post menopause symptoms are not fun, but they are something that every woman has to deal with at some point. Luckily medications are available to mitigate many of the symptoms you may experience. This can include face creams, lubricants, prescription medications and panty liners which can improve the experience of life after menopause.

It’s good to remember that not all women experience post menopause symptoms. And of those that do, most are not serious. As well as the many regular medications that can help with them, there is a great selection of vitamins and supplements that can be surprisingly powerful.