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Premenopausal women with hematometra often experience abnormal vaginal bleeding, including dysmenorrhea (pain during menstruation) or amenorrhea (lack of menstruation), while postmenopausal women are more likely to be asymptomatic. [3] Due to the accumulation of blood in the uterus, patients may develop low blood pressure or a vasovagal ...
In women, low levels of estrogen may cause symptoms such as hot flashes, sleeping disturbances, decreased bone health, [3] and changes in the genitourinary system. Hypoestrogenism is most commonly found in women who are postmenopausal, have primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), or are presenting with amenorrhea (absence of menstrual periods).
Women with hyperthecosis often have more markedly elevated testosterone, more hirsutism, and are much more likely to be virilized. [4] While elevated androgens in postmenopausal women is rare, [5] hyperthecosis can present in both premenopausal or postmenopausal women. Women with hyperthecosis may or may not have always had underlying PCOS. [6]
Secondary osteoporosis can be present in pre- and post-menopausal women and in men and have found to be factors contributing to osteoporosis in both sexes (50-80% of men and 30% of post-menopausal women). [14]
About 70% of perimenopausal women experience them and close to 80% of menopausal women get them as well, says Dr. Jewel Kling, associate director of women's health for Mayo Clinic in Arizona ...
[1] [23] Around 30% of women with atrophic vaginitis discuss their symptoms with their primary healthcare provider. It is likely to be under diagnosed and under treated due to lack of awareness of those who are affected by atrophic vaginitis and of healthcare providers. [6] Symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) are seen in 65% ...
Commonly, the post-menopausal woman is not called hypogonadal if she is of typical menopausal age. Contrast with a young woman or teen, who would have hypogonadism rather than menopause. This is because hypogonadism is an abnormality, whereas menopause is a normal change in hormone levels.
While endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer occur most commonly among post-menopausal women, most patients with endometrial cancer have abnormal bleeding, and thus the diagnosis must be considered in women during the reproductive years. [4] [21] COEIN - Non-structural causes of uterine bleeding