If you are over 40, another cause for long periods of menstrual bleeding may be the onset of menopause. It is difficult to tell exactly when menopause hits. The symptoms vary and can come on at different times during a woman’s life. The average age for menopause is anywhere from 47 to 54 years.
The time period immediately before menopause is called perimenopause and it can last up to four years. When this starts, you may experience bouts of heavy bleeding that requires a pad or tampon every hour or you may have bleeding that lasts for more than a week. Other symptoms are hot flashes, mood swings, tiredness, and fatigue. |
