Menopause symptoms

The set of symptoms varies from person to person, so it is important to find the right individual therapy for each affected person. For this, first, we have to find out which symptoms you suffer from and how severe are they.

Most commonly

Possible symptoms include:

• irregular or heavier periods
• hot flashes
• palpitations
• difficulty sleeping
• mood swings
• changes in libido
• vaginal dryness
• joint aches

Hot flashes are sometimes preceded by warning signs like vertigo, palpitations and chest tightness. During the post-menopausal period, there is an increased risk of weight gain, osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases. 3 in 4 women experience fatigue, melancholy, loss of confidence, possibly aggression, anxiety or irritability. Concentration issues and memory problems may also occur.

Some take it easier

Not everyone suffers from these symptoms in the same amount, that is why some women are suffering a lot from their hot flashes but have no other symptoms, while others manage well during daytime, but have night-time sweats and difficulties with sleeping. Since every woman is unique and the extent of stress and the life situation always differ, we cannot apply a generalization. Some women are only affected at age 65 and over. On the other hand, there are some women who do not suffer or have such symptoms of menopause and do not need any therapies.

Fortunately, there are some therapies that can help you to manage the symptoms, but first you need to find out for yourself what unique therapy could help you. Your doctor will be pleased to assist.

Menopause and puberty

The age of giving birth is happening later in life nowadays, which can also cause problems. A relatively short time ago, mothers were still relatively young at the time their children went through a difficult, hormone-driven phase of life: puberty. Nowadays, it is not unusual that a mother’s menopause and a child’s puberty happens at the same time, bringing difficulties and a stressful period in life for both of them – dealing with a teenager going through puberty can be plenty at times, even without the need to cope with the symptoms of menopause!

Say goodbye to discomfort

Despite the discomforting symptoms mentioned before, the new stage of life brings positive changes as well: there is no more PMS (premenstrual syndrome), painful periods, unforeseen, awkward episodes, and you do not need to worry about contraception anymore. Life expectancy is much greater than ever before, so women have several decades to enjoy after going through this change. The most important is to get through this phase as stress-free as possible to ensure mental stability, then nothing stands in the way of a relaxed new life.

Reach out

To decide what therapy method could be effective for a woman’s individual condition, hormone testing may be required. To alleviate the symptoms of menopause, contact your gynaecologist once you encounter these issues.