symptoms of low progesterone after menopause
The fall in levels of oestrogen and progesterone triggers a whole range of symptoms. Around 70% of women experience symptoms with the menopause such as hot flushes and night sweats. A common early sign of the menopause is irregular periods. Low levels of oestrogen also cause the bladder lining to become thinner, and this can lead to loss of some control of the bladder. Two of the most common symptoms associated with the menopause are hot flushes and night sweats.