Common Menopause Symptoms
The following is a list of common menopause symptoms reported by women experiencing menopause or perimenopause. Menopause will affect every woman in a different way; some will have very few symptoms while others will experience very severe symptoms.
The key point to remember is that menopause is a completely natural cycle in a woman’s life. It is not a disease and it’s most certainly not something you have to struggle through alone. Let your doctor know if you are having any health issues, so that they can determine if you are having symptoms of menopause or a different health concern.
Breast tenderness Burning tongue, burning mouth, change in taste and breath odor Crashing fatigue Dizziness, light-headedness, episodes of loss of balance, headache change (increase or decrease) Electric shock sensation under the skin and in the head Feelings of dread, apprehension, doom Fingernail changes: softer, crack or break easier Gum problems, increased bleeding Hair loss or thinning, head, pubic, or whole body; increase in facial hair Increase in allergies Insomnia , trouble sleeping through the night Joints that ache, sore aching muscles and tendons Kinks in muscles, increased tension in muscles Loss of libido Memory lapses Mental confusion, disorientation, difficulty concentrating Mood swings , irritability, sudden tears Osteoporosis Periods missed; shorter, lighter periods; heavier periods, flooding; shorter cycles, longer cycles Queasiness, gastrointestinal distress, indigestion, gas pain Rapid heart beat ( heart palpitations in menopause ) Skin that feels itchy, crawly, tingling in the extremities Tinnitus, ringing in ears, bells, whooshing, buzzing Urge incontinence, incontinence, stress incontinence Vaginal Dryness Weight gain , sudden bouts of bloating |
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