As you get older, your body produces less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone, resulting in irregular periods before you eventually stop getting them. Along with that comes a long list of other symptoms signaling the body’s transition through menopause. The physical symptoms are bad, the mental symptoms are horrendous.
Physical Menopause symptoms
- Irregular periods or skipping periods
- Periods that are heavier or lighter than usual
- hot flashes (see hot flash relief products)
- night sweats
- bladder leakage
- dry skin
- vaginal dryness
- sex pain
- insomnia/sleeplessness
- heart palpitations
- extreme fatigue
- adrenaline rushes
- restlessness
- headaches
- migraines
- cramps
- bloating
- nausea
- vomiting
- acid reflux
- smell sensitivity
- ringing in ears
- weight loss
- weight gain
- buzzing/vibrations
- internal tremors
- shaking
- dry eyes
- dry mouth
- vertigo
- back pain
- joint pain
- shoulder pain
- sinus back-drip
- breast tenderness
Mental menopause symptoms
- anxiety
- irritability
- anger and rage
- panic attacks
- mortality issues
- feeling like you’re going crazy
- mood swings
- health anxiety
- brain fog
- memory lapses
- procrastination
- anti-socialness
- depression
- loss of appetite
Now I’m not a doctor or a health expert. I am just someone who has gone through almost all of these symptoms. Everyone is different and you may experience some, all or more symptoms than listed here. Talk to your doctor. If they don’t listen or brush off your concerns, find one who will listen. I went through that and have since found a new doctor who is absolutely wonderful with these issues.