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Oct 13, 2025

4 min

Understanding: What should your hormone levels be postmenopausal?

The average age of menopause is 51, and after this transition, a woman will spend a significant portion of her life in the postmenopausal stage. Understanding the natural drop in estrogen and other key hormonal shifts is crucial for managing symptoms and maintaining health. This guide addresses **what should your hormone levels be postmenopausal?** and explores the impact on your well-being.

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Oct 9, 2025

5 min

Why do I bleed more as I get older? Understanding menstrual changes with age

For some women, periods get heavier with age, and it is a common issue faced during perimenopause. In fact, one study of women aged 40-54 found that 78% reported experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding within a six-month window.

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Oct 8, 2025

4 min

Why are my periods getting heavier in my late 30s? Exploring the causes and treatments

According to one study, over 75% of women between 40 and 54 report experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding during a six-month window. A sudden and significant change in your cycle, leading you to wonder why are my periods getting heavier in my late 30s?, is often a signal of your body's natural reproductive shifts.

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Oct 7, 2025

2 min

What is a common endocrine problem in the elderly?

Up to one-third of older adults potentially have undiagnosed thyroid dysfunction, a fact underscoring the importance of understanding **what is a common endocrine problem in the elderly**. This guide will reveal the hormonal imbalances common with age, focusing on the most prevalent issues and their often-subtle symptoms that can be mistaken for normal aging.

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Oct 6, 2025

4 min

Does progesterone go up in menopause? Understanding hormonal changes

Progesterone levels do not go up in menopause; instead, they experience a dramatic and often erratic decline during the years leading up to and after the final menstrual period. Understanding this hormonal shift is a key part of navigating the physiological changes associated with healthy aging.

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Oct 6, 2025

4 min

Understanding the Unexpected: Why Would a 75 Year Old Woman Have Hot Flashes?

While up to 80% of women experience hot flashes during the menopausal transition, their persistence or new onset at age 75 is less common and warrants investigation. So, why would a 75 year old woman have hot flashes? The causes are often unrelated to menopause.

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