Menopause Symptoms

The menopause is a major change in a women's life, with many significant changes taking place in her body. It is not surprising therefore that there are many possible symptoms. While some women may not even notice changes that could be symptomatic of menopause, others may have a several symptoms, even many, as numerous symptoms have been reported by women over the years.

Here is a list of many of the symptoms that are known, although they may also be symptomatic of other conditions that are nothing to do with the menopause or perimenopause:

1. Hot flashes, or hot flushes in the UK, are perhaps the best known menopause symptom. They can occur anywhere on the body, the neck, face and upper arms being common areas. These hot flashes are caused by a sudden drop in estrogen, and may continue for a few months or even years.

2. Vaginal dryness, due to a drop in hormones, can be a problem for many women during the menopause. This occurs with a thinning of the vaginal wall.

3. Anxiety and irritability are common menopausal symptoms, and are often associated with anxiety about growing older and going through such dramatic changes. Sudden fluctuations in blood sugar can be the cause.

4. Depression is often associated with menopause. In fact, several symptoms of depression are also symptoms of the menopause, and vice versa.

5. Aching muscles joints and tendons.

6. Dizziness and light headedness.

7. Weight gain can be associated with menopause, though it is difficult to separate from other possible causes.

8. Tinnitis is sometimes seen as a menopause related condition.

9. Softer, easily broken fingernails and toenails.

10. Osteoporosis sometimes comes with the arrival; of menopause.

Other noted symptoms have been gum problems, tingling extremities, hair loss, body odor changes, more allergies, sense of dread, memory lapses and incontinence.

 

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