Peri Menopause Symptoms To Watch Out ForMenopause is not an abrupt end to your periods. It is not like you have your periods regularly and then one fine day there is complete freedom from these monthly hassles. In fact, women go through a lot of physical and emotional changes in the years leading to menopause because of the falling levels of estrogen (the female hormone) in their bodies. These years are characterized by a list of about thirty five symptoms. However, not all women experience all the symptoms on this list and even the severity of these symptoms differs from one woman to another. Here is a list of some of the common peri menopause symptoms that most women experience: - Hot/ Cold Flashes; Night Sweats - Sleep Disorders (insomnia and/or disturbed sleep) - Fatigue - Mood Swings - Irritability - Depression - Anxiety - Indecisiveness - Decreased Sexual Drive - Vaginal Dryness - Irregular Periods - Difficulty in concentrating - Increased Forgetfulness - Sudden Weight Gain - Difficulty in Losing Weight - Bloating - Gastro-intestinal Problems - Chest Pain or Heart Palpitations - Joint and muscle pains - Headaches - Breast Tenderness - Baldness or thinning of Hair - Increased Facial Hair - Dry Skin, Mouth and/or Eyes - Urge Incontinence - Decrease immunity towards allergens As you would have figured out by now, stepping into the peri menopause can be quite painful and the symptoms are enough to turn your orderly and peaceful world all topsy-turvy. So, be prepared to patiently handle the relationship problems that may arise as a result of this phase. Warning your family about the emotional ups and downs that you may go through would also not go amiss. Also, when you first start noticing any of these peri menopause symptoms, consult your physician. Your doctor will first help you identify whether the supposed peri menopause symptoms you are experiencing are really the result of peri menopause or not. Once it is established that you are in fact into the peri menopause phase of your life, your doctor will then tell you about the ways in which you can decrease the disturbing effects these symptoms would have on your day-to-day life. Simple changes in diet and lifestyle can actually help ward off much of the trouble that the onset of menopause brings. Further, the peri menopause phase can last for many years (some women have even reported that it was 15 years from the time they first noticed one of these symptoms to the time their periods completely stopped, that is the time they had their menopause). Therefore, it is very important that you learn how to deal with the peri menopause symptoms rather than just wait for their severity to subside. Also, keep in mind that there is no 'one-size-fits-all' solution to deal with these symptoms so stay in touch with your doctor regularly regarding your condition. If not properly cared for with menopause, you may just invite other health problems such as osteoporosis and cardiac diseases. |