Menopause Symptoms - Nausea

A woman's body goes through various phases like puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause. Hormonal changes that take place during these phases can affect the overall health of the woman. Severity and type of the symptoms like nausea, headache, hair loss, etc., experienced during perimenopause may vary from woman to woman. During perimenopause or premenopause (onset of menopause), a woman usually suffers from minor health problems. The symptoms of menopause can be noticed between the ages of forty five and fifty five, though average menopause age is said to be fifty one years.

Common Symptoms of Menopause

• Breast tenderness
• Hot flashes
• Headache
• Hair loss
• Loss of libido
• Vaginal dryness
• Night sweats
• Anxiety
• Physical fatigue
• Mental fatigue
• Weight gain
• Mood swings
• Incontinence
• Itchy skin
• Edema or water retention
• Depression
• Uncontrolled anger
• Increased irritability
• Upset stomach, indigestion, bloating
• Insomnia, difficulty sleeping
• Irregular periods, heavy or low menstruation
• Tachycardia, rapid heartbeat
• Memory problems, difficulty in concentrating
• Tinnitus or ringing sensation in one or both ears
• Weakening of bones
• Strong body odor
• Brittle nails
• Increase in allergies
• Joint pain
• Muscle pain

Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite are not common symptoms of menopause.

Nausea and Menopause

Several changes take place in a woman's body during perimenopause. Some women may suffer from nausea during menopause. Deficiency of hormones like progesterone and estrogen can result in nausea and vomiting, during pre-menopause, menopause or post-menopause. Cessation of menstruation may lead to hormone imbalance. Nausea can be sudden and intense, or it can build up gradually.

The female hormone estrogen plays an important role in fat distribution and in other important functions related to reproduction. Lack of estrogen can create several problems. Nausea indicates some kind of gastrointestinal problem. The bio-chemical reactions and changes in the gut during menopause can cause nausea.

Women's ovaries produce progesterone along with estrogen. Progesterone helps balance sugar and electrolyte levels and it also regulates blood pressure within a woman's body. Low levels of progesterone can severely affect these functions and can lead to nausea.

Moreover, extreme fatigue, experienced during menopause can cause motion sickness, resulting in nausea. If menopause symptoms are not treated promptly, the situation may worsen and lead to nausea. Symptoms of menopause like nausea can be experienced due to severe physical and/or mental fatigue leading to dizziness, uncontrolled headache or tinnitus, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to consult a physician if you are experiencing nausea as a menopause symptom. The doctor can guide you regarding how to deal with nausea and the accompanying symptoms.

Treatment

Several natural remedies are available to treat embarrassing symptoms of menopause. Following a healthy diet is essential for reducing pre-menopausal and post menopausal symptoms. Lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and dairy products in the diet can help maintain the health of the woman. Controlling the weight can help manage the symptoms. Taking a cold shower before bed helps prevent night sweats.

Stress relievers like yoga and meditation can help lower symptoms like increased irritability, mood swings, depression, anxiety, etc. Hormone replacement therapy can help lower the symptoms like nausea and headache. Drinking ginger tea, chewing peppermint or ginger pills can help lower nausea. Home remedies for nausea include putting ice on the forehead, drinking fresh fruit juices or warm lemon water, etc.

Herbal or homeopathic remedies work great for menopause symptoms like nausea and headache. You should consult your doctor to find out the exact reason behind nausea and to get rid of nausea soon. Regular exercise can keep you fit and active. Doctors may suggest some multivitamin and mineral supplements to alleviate the irritating symptoms. Nausea can be experienced in various situations. But dealing with nausea should not be a big problem. Healthy diet, regular exercise, proper and prompt medication, stress free lifestyle can help fight nausea.