There are lots of Menopause symptoms and let’s be clear here, you don’t have to have everyone (thankfully) to be in ‘Menopause,’but it’s lightly that you will have 1 , 2 or more.
Normally one of the signs thats ‘somethings happening’ is irregular or changing periods. This is due to your hormone levels fluctuating & changing.
And as ‘Menopause’ can be used as a general term ( to cover Perimenopause, Menopause & post Menopause) it’s good to know that these Menopause symptoms can be a thing at any of these phases.
Yep even post Menopause, where we hope they’ve all gone, although some may be reluctant to leave you.
Menopause symptoms
There’s quite a few as you’ll see below, I ve placed the most talked about, or well known first ;
1.Changes to your periods
2.Hot flushes
3.Night sweats or hot flushes at night really
4.Irrititability or mood changes.
5.Struggling to sleep
6.Weight gain especially around the tummy
7.Brain Fog, forgetting words & poor concentration
8.Bad migraines that are getting worse
9.Joint aches & pains
10.Low sex drive or perhaps a non existant one
11.Incontinenece/bladder infections
12.Swollen sore breasts
13.Vaginal dryness/painful sex
14.Heart palpatations
15.Dry Skin
16.Itchy skin
17.Acne – just when you thought spots were a thing of the past
18.Hair changes – losing, dryness or thining hair
19.Brittle hair & nails
20.Digestive issues
21.Tiredness
22.Muscle aches
23.Urinary pain & Uniary Tract Infections
24.Changes in taste
25.Dizzy spells
26.Anxiety
27.Allergies – new ones or existing ones getting worse
28.Osteoporosis
29.Altered Sense of smell
30.Dry eyes
32.Facial Hair
33.Burning mouth
34.Depression
Now you might not have numerous Menopause Symptoms, but looking at the list 1 or 2 can have a big effect on your day to day life.
Believe me, they sent me sideways ; Hot flushes, night sweats, irritability, weight gain & brain fog – have a look here to read more about what I did.
Did you know that 3 out of 4 women are affected by hot flushes? (Womens health concern 2015).
Don’t suffer in silence with your Menopause symptoms, speak to a health professional to talk about what you can do and normal, everyday stuff can help too.
Let me know how you’re getting on.
Here’s some great little tips & exercises that can help.
Claire x
