There are approximately 34 or so symptoms of menopause that may be experienced by a woman during this transitional period of her life.
It should be noted that this list of symptoms varies to some degree, depending on the source, but essentially the symptoms reported are pretty consistent.
Not all symptoms are experienced by all women, and each woman is different in how frequently and/or intensely she experiences any of the symptoms.
And for the same woman, the frequency and intensity may vary.
The first five symptoms mentioned here are those that are the most commonly reported.
These include irregular periods, decrease in sex drive, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, and night sweats.
Night sweats are essentially hot flashes which occur at night.
There are a variety of menopausal symptoms that are physiological in nature.
These include thinning or loss of hair, weight gain, dizziness, and changes in body odor.
Allergies may develop or existing allergies may get worse.
Changes in a woman's fingernails may also be noticed, usually becoming more brittle.
Some women experience a bit of leaking of their urine when they cough or laugh.
Bouts of bloating may occur out of the blue.
Other physiological symptoms may include breast tenderness, headaches or migraines, problems with indigestion, dizziness, muscle tension and joint aches.
At times their heart may race.
Problems with their gums as well as a burning sensation in their tongue are not unusual.
Crashing fatigue is another symptom experienced by many menopausal women.
In the later years of menopause, osteoporosis may develop.
Some women notice that it feels like their skin is itching and crawling, as well as having a tingling sensation in their extremities.
Also, many women report feeling like they are being shocked beneath their skin as well as in the head.
This sensation has been described as feeling like being snapped by a rubber band, but much worse.
Many menopausal symptoms affect a woman mentally and emotionally.
She may experience fluctuations in her moods, increased irritability or anger, and crying spells that come on unexpectedly.
Many women report feeling unusually anxious during this time.
Some report panic attacks or feelings of dread.
Difficulties with sleep, concentration, and memory are not unusual.
Many women also experience periods of depression during menopause.
Last but not least, it is not uncommon for any prior condition to get worse during menopause.
While 34 symptoms of menopause may seem like a very daunting and lengthy list, keep in mind that everyone's experience is very different, and not every woman experiences every symptom.
Consult with your health care provider if you have any questions or concerns about these symptoms now or in the future.
A good plan of action can greatly help you or a loved one approaching or going through menopause.
It should be noted that this list of symptoms varies to some degree, depending on the source, but essentially the symptoms reported are pretty consistent.
Not all symptoms are experienced by all women, and each woman is different in how frequently and/or intensely she experiences any of the symptoms.
And for the same woman, the frequency and intensity may vary.
The first five symptoms mentioned here are those that are the most commonly reported.
These include irregular periods, decrease in sex drive, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, and night sweats.
Night sweats are essentially hot flashes which occur at night.
There are a variety of menopausal symptoms that are physiological in nature.
These include thinning or loss of hair, weight gain, dizziness, and changes in body odor.
Allergies may develop or existing allergies may get worse.
Changes in a woman's fingernails may also be noticed, usually becoming more brittle.
Some women experience a bit of leaking of their urine when they cough or laugh.
Bouts of bloating may occur out of the blue.
Other physiological symptoms may include breast tenderness, headaches or migraines, problems with indigestion, dizziness, muscle tension and joint aches.
At times their heart may race.
Problems with their gums as well as a burning sensation in their tongue are not unusual.
Crashing fatigue is another symptom experienced by many menopausal women.
In the later years of menopause, osteoporosis may develop.
Some women notice that it feels like their skin is itching and crawling, as well as having a tingling sensation in their extremities.
Also, many women report feeling like they are being shocked beneath their skin as well as in the head.
This sensation has been described as feeling like being snapped by a rubber band, but much worse.
Many menopausal symptoms affect a woman mentally and emotionally.
She may experience fluctuations in her moods, increased irritability or anger, and crying spells that come on unexpectedly.
Many women report feeling unusually anxious during this time.
Some report panic attacks or feelings of dread.
Difficulties with sleep, concentration, and memory are not unusual.
Many women also experience periods of depression during menopause.
Last but not least, it is not uncommon for any prior condition to get worse during menopause.
While 34 symptoms of menopause may seem like a very daunting and lengthy list, keep in mind that everyone's experience is very different, and not every woman experiences every symptom.
Consult with your health care provider if you have any questions or concerns about these symptoms now or in the future.
A good plan of action can greatly help you or a loved one approaching or going through menopause.
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