Symptoms
There’s a reason that menopause is sometimes referred to as the “change” as you’re likely to go through this transition at the same time that many other changes are occurring in your life. If you have children they are no doubt making plans to leave home or have already done so, or you could be looking your grandchildren. You may have left work and find yourself spending more time with your partner and reducing time with friends or you could find yourself single and looking for new love. If you have elderly parents who need care, you may find yourself spending more time caring for them. So, no doubt you will be juggling multiple new roles. And remember when the menopause occurs as you are growing older, which brings its own age-related changes. It’s a stressful time, to say the least.
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​All of this can factor into how you experience menopause and the long phase that precedes it, perimenopause. Although changes in your periods are caused by fluctuations in hormones, other symptoms, such as hot flushes and sleep disturbances, likely result from a combination of factors, including life stress, anxiety, and aging.
Every woman will experience the menopause in a different way, some women breeze through the transition with minimal symptoms, whilst other find the change overwhelming and life changing. In addition, symptoms can vary with time so some women may find that their hot flushes and sweats improve and then develop other symptoms such as low mood, anxiety and fatigue. Symptoms usually last for many years.
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Menopause Symptoms
Symptoms can be categorised as physical and psychological, here's a list of the most common menopause symptoms, click here to download our list.
Free Symptom Trackers
Combined Symptom Tracker
This symptom tracker lists the most common physical and psychological symptoms, you can download either a digital or print version.
Physical Symptom Tracker
This symptom tracker lists the most common physical symptoms, you can download either a digital or print version.
Psychological Symptom Tracker
This symptom tracker lists the most common psychological symptoms, you can download either a digital or print version.
Managing Menopause Insomnia
Establish a good quality sleep routine and you'll manage other symptoms with ease. Now viewed as the foundation of good health sleep during the menopause is vital. Find out more about how to improve your quality of sleep, click here.
Managing Hot Flushes
Hot flushes are the most common symptom during menopause. They affect as many as 60% to 80% of women, but for some women they may be more intense or last longer. Watch out for our new guide coming soon.
Managing Menopause Moods
Struggling with anxiety, depression, or some other mood problem, during the menopause effects your day to day life, and the people around you. Our guide to Managing Menopause Moods is due to be released in March 2023.
Connect with us.
If there is a particular topic you would like specific information on whether nutrition, exercise, meditation or alternative methods to support the menopause email info@menopausegroup.com and we will consult with our team.
