Menstrual Symptoms After Menopause

Symptoms of menstruation such as fatigue, bloating and irritability are often referred to as premenstrual syndrome. Hormonal fluctuations are responsible for the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, and may also cause similar symptoms after menopause. While hormone replacement therapy can treat some of the symptoms of menopause, the use of estrogen can mimic some the symptoms of having a period.

Bloating

• Bloating is a symptom that can occur as a part of premenstrual syndrome and may occur after menopause as a side effect of estrogen therapy.

Irritability

• Low levels of estrogen after menopause may cause irritability, which is common during women's menstrual periods.

Weight Gain

• After menopause, women may experience weight gain as a result of fluid retention, which may be similar to weight gain during menstruation.

Breast Tenderness

• Women who use hormone replacement therapy after menopause may experience symptoms of breast tenderness that is similar to menstrual breast tenderness.

Headache

• Headaches are a common menstrual symptom, and may also be experienced after menopause due to hormone fluctuations.

Decreased Libido

• A lack of interest in sex often occurs during a woman's menstrual period, and is common after menopause due to low levels of estrogen.

Fatigue

• Fatigue is a symptom of menstruation that may also occur during menopause as a result of hormonal and metabolic changes.