Common menopausal symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats
and changes in menstruation, but there are many others
by Rose
DesRochers
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Common menopausal symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats and
changes in menstruation, but there are many others.
The first thing to note about menopausal symptoms is that there is a
surprisingly long list of them, and that no list is really comprehensive,
because every woman experiences menopausal symptoms in an individual way.
Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, a decline in libido and changes in
the menstrual cycle are very common menopausal symptoms, but there are
many others. Some very fortunate women experience these symptoms only
mildly, or not at all, while for others the menopause phase can prove a
very challenging stage in life. If you are experiencing hot flashes, night
sweats, depression, mood swings or changes in your menstrual cycle, and
you’re a woman between the ages of about forty and sixty five, it’s likely
that these symptoms are signaling the onset of menopause, but see your
doctor for an individual, professional diagnosis. Your doctor is also the
best person to talk to about what you can expect in the years to come, and
the treatment options which are available to you should you need them.
A brief list of common menopausal symptoms.
Hot flashes, sometimes called hot flushes, is a term used to describe a
sudden sensation of warmth in the face, chest and neck, which may be
accompanied by redness in the skin, a pounding heartbeat and sweating.
This may last only a few minutes, or up to half an hour. A chill or cold
sweat may follow. Night sweats are associated with waking in the night
with an increased body temperature, often with bedding and nightclothes
drenched in sweat.
Emotional and mental symptoms are also very common, and can be very
distressing. These may include mood swings, depression, irritability,
difficulties in concentrating, mental confusion and memory problems.
A decline in libido is another very common menopause symptom. This may
be exacerbated by vaginal dryness, and a thinning of the skin around the
cervix, which can make intercourse uncomfortable.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lynn Donn is the webmaster for http://www.menopause-symptoms-perimenopause.com/ Her
website includes helpful articles on perimenopause and menopause symptoms
including hot flashes and night sweats. Site offers suggestions on how to
ease symptoms of menopause and perimenopause naturally using black cohosh,
soy and natural progesterone cream etc.
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