Menopause and Symptoms: What Can You Expect?

Men opause is a major change in a woman’s life. It is the period during which a woman transitions from being fertile to infertile. Although this period is often accompanied by symptoms, it is also a time when women can focus more on themselves and take better care of themselves.

In this article, we list the symptoms that may occur during menopause.

For more information about the onset of menopause, read our article here.
For more information about menopause and its symptoms, read the article here.

Symptoms that may occur during perimenopause and menopause:

hot flashes: flushing, sweating, night sweats
sleep disorders and mood swings: depression, anxiety, low energy levels, poor sleep
Weight gain and a changing body shape: waist circumference increases
vaginal and vulvar dryness
painful relationships
urinary tract infections
incontinence
skin aging: increased facial hair (upper lip), hair loss, oily skin in the T-zone, dry/itchy skin all over the body (from the scalp to the intimate areas)
cardiovascular system: increased levels of bad cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes...
osteoporosis
dry eyes