Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that is sensitive to estrogen. So in menopause, it stands to reason, endo starts to resolve
For many, it does.
But I had a client who still had irregular cyclical bleeding until almost 60 but her internal exam looked like she had been low estrogen for awhile.
It made me curious if menopause timing could be misinterpreted as continual bleeding in endometriosis.
This post is super niche and exploratory. Evidence here is low and new.
But welcome to my nerdy rabbit 🕳️
12 days agodrbillhessedpt
My grandmother passed from the onset of aggressive and rapidly spreading uterine cancer. Always gotta keep an eye for what isn’t “usual”. Great content as always!
19 days agoclobobble
As a gynae pathologist I can see endometriosis all over at various stages of activity in post menopausal women also in the nerdy rabbit hole
19 days agoparkingforpatrons
This is interesting as all women on my mom’s side (mom and her 3 sisters, her mom) entered menopause LATE (like still having periods at 55-58) but each one of them needed some sort of surgical intervention to stop bleeding (all had hysterectomies or partial hysterectomies, my mom had wild fibroids). Curious what you find!
19 days agoterezaskranka
Surgery, hormonal therapy but also supplements and lifestyle changes might be super helpful. I think @drjolenebrighten is one of the best medical professionals that cover this topic more holistically.
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