Learn About The 34 Menopause Symptoms And How You Can Deal With Them

After the age of 40, many women start to see, feel and sense changes to their body and minds. These so called symptoms may be directly related to menopause and can come on gradually or in some cases, overnight. It may be difficult to determine if you are entering the perimenopause phase of your life because there are in excess of 34 menopause symptoms.

Any menopause symptom can last from a few months to as long as several years. Some symptoms are mild and not even noticeable while other can be severe and have a negative impact on ones quality of life. In extreme cases, women have been using hormone replacement therapy to help with symptoms. Up until 2002, this was common practice. However, a clinical study that came out in July, 2002, highlighted the potential health risks for women on hormone replacement therapy. Today, if women do decide on this form of treatment, it is recommended that the smallest dose over the shortest period of time be used.

The most common menopause symptoms to be aware of include these psychological signs:

1. Mood swings and anxiety
2. Irritability
3. Memory loss and concentration issues
4. Depression

The physical menopause symptoms include:
5. Hot flashes – likely the common and well known of all symptoms
6. Insomnia – sometimes linked to hot flashes
7. Fatigue – often linked to insomnia
8. Vaginal dryness/painful intercourse
9. Loss of bladder control – caused by the thinning of the bladder and urethra
10. Urinary tract infections
11. Decreased sex drive/libido
12. Bloating, water retention
13. Breast tenderness
14. Osteoporosis
15. Gum disease
16. Tooth loss
17. Bad breast
18. Ringing in the ears (buzzing)
19. Thinning hair
20. Changes in skin especially skin becoming dry
21. Brittle fingernails
22. Increase in heart disease
23. Changes in periods – heavy or light
24. Headaches including migraines
25. Joint and muscle pain
26. Heart palpitations
27. Tingling in the feet and hands
28. Dizziness
29. Increase in facial hair
30. Decrease metabolism
31. Increase in weight
32. Increase in allergies

Some women breeze through menopause like nothing even happened. Others suffer through and have a terrible time. If you have severe symptoms, so tips that may help include exercising daily, getting lots of rest, eating more fruits and vegetables, reducing alcohol and caffeine intake and quitting smoking. Be sure to speak with your doctor to get all the right advice to living well during this period in your life.

34 Menopause Symptoms
Learn about the 34 menopause symptoms that may be impacting you.