The Signs of Menopause
Each and every woman will experience menopause, most will not be able to make comparisons with their friends as no 2 women will experience the same symptoms, some symptoms will alter from one month to the next. There are over 100 differing symptoms, the intensity of the symptoms will also be different from one woman to the next.
There are thirty-five common signs of menopause that you need to be aware of and these include hot flashes and flushes, night sweating that alternates with cold flashes and feelings of clamminess are also commonly experienced, among other things. When these signs start to show up; they do so very frequently and cause a lot of discomfort to the patient.
Mood swings, rapid or even irregular heartbeat and emotional outbursts are some other common signs of menopause. It is not uncommon for women experiencing menopause to break down crying for no apparent reason and poor sleep can also be symptoms as well as being caused by the symptoms.
Periods can become irregular, some months they will be heavier than other months, the duration of periods will vary, even to the point where they could last for weeks. There are even phantom periods, where you have all of the pain, but no bleeding.
Incontinence can also be a symptom of menopause. This in itself can be distressing for the sufferer, causing fear when socializing or just going on a shopping trip. Your libido may suffer, along with a dry vagina, concentration, disorientation,feelings of fuzziness and forgetfulness can also be worrying to the sufferer. Is it any wonder that menopausal women become emotional at times.
Hair can begin to thin, facial hair can begin to grow, itchy skin, soreness in the tendons and muscles as well as joint pains are other common signs. Menopause can even cause your fingernails to become weaker and crack. Body-odour can become a problem even if you have never had this problem previously.
A visit to your doctor is essential when you notice that you are getting pre-menopausal symptoms. Remember all women go through menopause, usually when they are in their middle ages, you are not alone and there are treatments available.
Women, when they reach their 40’s are definite candidates for menopause. When you notice that you are suffering from some of these symptoms you should consult your GP. Take your partner with you, he needs to hear from someone else what you are going through. A lot of husbands are not callous when it comes to menopause, they just don’t understand what you are going through.
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