When women are in perimenopause - the phase leading up to menopause - their periods can change dramatically. Some women notice heavier bleeding, while other women have lighter bleeding - depending on the month, a woman can experience both. Cycles can also become shorter or longer and even span intermittent durations from month-to-month. This irregularity is common in the time leading up to when menstruation eventually ceases completely.
Do periods get lighter before menopause?
How does menopause impact my period?

Written by Ashlie Beiter. Updated over a week ago
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