Hot flushes, brain fog, mood swings…
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Menopause Symptoms

Understand and Manage your Menopause Symptoms

Understand your Menopause Symptoms
and how to manage them

Below are some of the most commonly asked questions on menopause, the main symptoms and how to dwith them. For more on managing your menopause symptoms view our blog page.

Menopause Symptoms by Body Systems

Neurological

• Headaches or migraines
• Dizziness or vertigo
• Disorientation
• Sensitivity to noise
• Electric shock sensations
• Tingling extremities (hands/feet)
• Insomnia & sleep disturbances

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Cognitive Systems

• Mood swings & irritability
• Anxiety & panic attacks
• Depression / crying spells
• Low motivation
• Brain fog
• Memory lapses
• Difficulty concentrating
• Poor word recall

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Vasomotor Symptoms

• Hot flushes
• Night sweats
• Excessive sweating
• Strong Body Odour
• Cold flushes or chills
• Sudden heat intolerance

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Integumentary System

• Dry skin
• Itchy skin (pruritus)
• Skin rashes or sensitivity
• Crawling skin sensation • Acne or adult breakouts
• Loss of skin elasticity
(formication
) • Thinning hair
• Hair loss or shedding
• Brittle nails

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Reproductive System

• Decreased vaginal elasticity
• Vaginal thinning (atrophy)
• Vaginal dryness
• Vaginal itching or burning
• Painful intercourse (dyspareunia) • Loss of libido
• Changes in cervical mucus
• Irregular periods or cessation

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Urinary System

• Frequent urination
• Urinary urgency
• Incontinence (stress or urge)
• Burning sensation during urination
• Recurrent urinary tract infections
• Bladder pressure or discomfort
• Weak pelvic floor
• Leaking when you cough, giggle or sneeze

Cardiovascular System

• Heart palpitations
• Irregular heartbeat
• Increased blood pressure
• Increased cholesterol levels
• Chest tightness (non-cardiac)
• Poor circulation (cold extremities)
• Dizziness (can also be neurovascular)

Musculoskeletal System

• Joint pain
• Muscle aches and cramps
• Lower Back & neck pain
• Stiffness (especially in the morning) • Frozen shoulder
• Decreased bone density (osteopenia/osteoporosis)
• Increased risk of fractures
• Osteoarthritis flare-ups
• General fatigue and weakness

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Endocrine System (Hormones)

• Irregular periods
• Heavier or lighter periods
• Hot flushes
• Night sweats
• Excessive sweating
• Cold chills
• Sudden heat intolerance
• Weight gain or Belly fat
• Slowed metabolism
• Fatigue
• Thyroid dysfunction symptoms