Menopause Symptoms
Many find the menopause a time of liberation, free from their menstrual period.
Decreasing levels of Oestrogen (the hormone thats responsible for the growth of the sexual organs) causes menopausal symptoms. Some women also suffer psychologically from realising they are ageing and their reproductive life is over.
As the menopause begins, many women have lighter of heavier menstrual flow, during what is known as the peri-menopausal stage.
A common symptom are hot flushes or night sweats, waves of heat flowing through the body.
Common menopause symptoms:
- Irregular menstruation
- Changes in sexual desire
- Tiredness
- Hot flushes (flashes, night sweats)
- Headaches
- Memory loss
- Psychological changes
- Nervousness
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Itching, Prickly skin
- Vaginal dryness
- Uncomfortable Intercourse
- Joint or muscle pain
- Insomnia
If you would like to talk to someone who understands your symptoms just post a reply on this page or use our ask a question page. For a more personal consultation you can email us contact @ menopause.org.uk
Diane said:
June 1, 2010 @ 6:40 pm
Could you please advise me on the types of contraception that can be used during the menopause. I was using the contraceptive injection before but have been told this is no longer advisable. Is there any other reliable contraception other than condoms. Thank you.
sonia said:
June 2, 2010 @ 2:34 pm
hi just read through the symptons of early menopause and i have 12 of them! most recently insomnia and bladder control im just 40 but had a partial hysterectomy at 28 does anyone thnik i am going through it or am i just knackerd!
Diana said:
June 11, 2010 @ 8:50 am
Hi, my last period was October 2008, I took soya isoflavines for a year and was fine. Over the last year I have been sweatier,eating less due to fullness and loosing weight, after a shocking time recently, I find I seem to suddenly have hot /cold sweats, numb feet, head disengaged, no concentration, I don’t recognize myself. I cannot work, I feel queasy and shaky, especially when I garden, muscle ache, ribs tender etc., am exhausted. Can the menopause be triggered by a stressful time.
julia said:
July 18, 2010 @ 9:31 pm
Hi I have been experiencing dry mouth and bad breath…could this be linked to menopause?