The Signs of Menopause

There are over 100 signs of menopause, some not as obvious as others. No 2 people will have the same experiences when going through menopause, and sometimes the symptoms will change from one month to the next for the sufferer. Intensity of the symptoms will also vary from one woman to the next.

Signs of menopause are not permanent symptoms, they can hit you in a flash and be gone just as quickly. Hot flushes, night sweats, cold flashes and feelings of clamminess are amongst the 35 most common symptoms.

Irregular sleep patterns, mood swings, irregular heartbeat, and night sweats are some more symptoms for those experiencing menopause. Menopausal symptoms can occur by themselves or can be brought on by other symptoms, it is not unusual for a sufferer to bread down crying for no apparent reason.

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.

People that have begun to notice signs of menopause will also notice that their libido suffers adversely and dry vaginas are another consequence of menopause. Having problems with concentrating, feeling slightly disoriented as well as being fuzzy in the mind and being forgetful are other signs of menopause. You may also suffer from incontinence when sneezing, coughing or even when laughing. In addition, you can suddenly want to go to the toilet which in turn will cause you to feel anxious about going out of the home, especially to places where there are no restrooms.

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.

Another cause for concern for every woman in her middle age is that of pre-menopause symptoms, which occur prior to the onset of menopause and which should be treated at an early stage in order to cope with menopause on a firmer footing.

These are just a few of the symptoms that can be noticed at the onset of menopause, there are many more. You may suffer from none, some or all of them. When, and you should, go to your doctor when you notice the symptoms; take you partner with you, he needs to understand exactly what you are going through.