Menopause, menopausal period and treatment
In itself, menopause is a normal and natural part of life
and not a medical problem. In a perfect state of health the
woman should experience little difficulty.
However, in our society the majority of women experience
some symptoms of distress with the menopause and peri-menopausal
period, and treatment at this helps with the following
pattern of menopause symptoms:
Menopause Physical Symptoms
vaginal dryness,
irregular periods (changes in their frequency and duration),
bladder control problems,
hot flushes (flashes) and night sweats,
palpitations,
breast tenderness,
insomnia/disrupted sleep,
headaches,
weight gain (especially around the waist and abdomen)
skin changes (dryness, thinning look),
bloating,
itchy skin,
gastrointestinal distress and nausea,
changes in body odour,
hair loss or thinning,
dizziness,
sore joints and muscles,
dry mouth,
increase in facial hair.
Menopause Emotional Symptoms
depression
anxiety
irritability
mood swings
lack of concentration
lowered libido (sex drive)
feeling emotionally detached
mental confusion
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