The uterus also decreases in size and the endometrial tissue becomes sparse. The vaginal part of the cervix becomes smaller as the muscle atrophies. The pelvic tissues and ligaments that support the vagina and uterus lose their tone and become weaker. This predisposes to prolapse of the uterus. If there are fibroids in the uterus, they become smaller, but do not disappear.
Nipples become smaller.
In general, the breasts become softer, less full and lose the form they had in the child-bearing years. In this condition, the bones become more porous due to decalcification. It is associated with reduced levels of two hormones estrone and androstenedione. The danger of osteoporosis is the possibility of fractures. Regular exercise and a proper diet throughout the child-bearing years can do much to prevent osteoporosis at menopause.