What are the Symptoms of Menopause?

The symptoms of menopause are caused by changes in estrogen and progesterone levels and can last for up to 5-years or more. As the ovaries become less functional, they produce less estrogen/progesterone and the body subsequently reacts.

Some women experience no symptoms, while others experience mild to severe symptoms. This variation is normal. A gradual decrease of estrogen allows the body to slowly adjust to the hormonal changes during menopause, but in some women a sudden decrease in estrogen level occurs, causing severe symptoms. This is often seen when menopause is caused by surgical removal of uterus (Surgical Menopause).

Symptoms of menopause include:

Irregular menstruation
Palpitations (irregular heartbeats)
Hot flashes or hot flushes
Night sweats
Skin flushing
Insomnia
Decreased libido
Painful sexual intercourse

Migraine
Mood swings including irritability, depression and anxiety
Vaginal dryness
Vaginal infections
Joint aches and pains
Urinary frequency, urgency or incontinence

Published on Sep 26, 2014
Last Updated on Jul 13, 2016

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