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ELI5: Why does a drop in estrogen cause menstrual bleeding, but you don’t bleed during menopause?
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As I understand it, (which is why I’m asking because I’m sure I’m missing something), the bleeding phase of a menstrual cycle is triggered by lowered estrogen levels. So, low estrogen = bleeding. Why then, in menopause, which is characterized by low estrogen, do women not bleed 24/7 for the rest of their lives?
In the same vein, why is perimenopause associated with skipping bleeding phases rather than having more constant bleeding?
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