Menopausal Spotting And Discharge
Kathryn Whittaker
When menopause begins in a woman’s late forties or early
fifties, a number of changes take place in the body. Some of
these changes can lead to vaginal discomfort, and two symptoms
in particular have women around the world worried—spotting and
vaginal discharge. Menopausal spotting and discharge are
common; however, there are cases in which this can be an
indicator of a more serious health problems as well.
As you reach an age close to menopause, the hormones in your
body change drastically and you stop ovulating. Rather than
experiencing a regular monthly period, you may find that your
bleeding only lasts for a few days or is preceded by a few days
of spotting. This is normal. Even when periods stop completely,
you may at first experience spotting. This is due to the
hormonal changes in your body that cause your vagina to change
in size. When this occurs, vaginal dryness and decreased sexual
drive are also common.
On the other hand, if you experience painful vaginal symptoms
in conjunction with spotting, you may have a more serious
problem, such as uterine cysts. You should see your doctor, and
he or she can give you proper diagnosis. It is always better to
be safe, so protect your health by seeing a medical
professional if you have any questions or feel uneasy about the
spotting you are experiencing.
Vaginal discharge is a whole other type of problem. This
problem is difficult to solve for many women, as it is an
embarrassing subject. Although excessive vaginal discharge is
something that most women must face at some point in their
lifetime, women going through menopause are more likely to
develop this problem. As your hormones fluctuate, vaginal
dryness persists, making sexual encounters painful if you are
not using proper lubricant. This can tear the vaginal walls.
Tears can naturally occur as well. In either case, this makes
you more susceptible to yeast infections, which are the primary
cause of abnormal vaginal discharge. This can be easily cleared,
however, once your doctor diagnoses the problem, ruling out
other infections and viruses, such as STDs.
Vaginal discomfort due to spotting or discharge cannot be
stopped, but you can treat the problem if you see your doctor.
He or she can recommend a number of options for you—it might be
as simple as changing the soap your use or changing your
exercise routine. Diet also plays a role, and your doctor can
suggest a number of natural remedies. Vaginal discomfort is
something than most menopausal women experience, so you are not
alone in your struggle. You don’t have to live with these
problems, and although it may be an embarrassing topic, trust
me, your doctor has heard worse. Stay healthy by keeping an
open dialogue with your doctor and take heart—spotting and
discharge are not long-term problems and can be cleared quickly
in most cases. Although uncomfortable, these are both normal
signs of menopause for women in the forty to fifty year old age
range.
About The Author: Kathryn Whittaker has an interest in
Menopause. For further information on Menopause please visit
http://www.natural-menopause-relief-secrets.com/menopause.html
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