It's not you Sis, it's Menopause!

Menopause Symptoms

Common Physical Symptoms

  • Hot flashes
  • Night sweats
  • Irregular periods
  • Vaginal dryness
  • Breast tenderness
  • Weight gain
  • Fatigue
  • Joint pain or stiffness
  • Muscle aches
  • Bloating
  • Dry skin
  • Hair thinning or loss
  • Increased body hair (e.g., on face or chin)
  • Brittle nails
  • Loss of skin elasticity
  • Itchy or tingling skin (paresthesia)
  • Changes in body odor
  • Headaches or migraines
  • Heart palpitations
  • Sleep disturbances (insomnia)
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Increased urinary frequency
  • Bladder infections

Emotional and Psychological Symptoms

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Mood swings
  • Irritability
  • Loss of motivation
  • Difficulty concentrating ("brain fog")
  • Forgetfulness
  • Increased sensitivity to stress
  • Crying spells
  • Feelings of sadness or melancholy
  • Changes in self-esteem
  • Loss of interest in usual activities
  • Panic attacks
  • Social withdrawal
 

 

 

 Sexual and Reproductive Symptoms

  • Low libido
  • Pain during intercourse (dyspareunia)
  • Vaginal atrophy
  • Vaginal itching or irritation
  • Reduced vaginal lubrication
  • Clitoral sensitivity changes
  • Changes in sexual arousal or satisfaction

Neurological and Cognitive Symptoms

  • Memory lapses
  • Difficulty finding words
  • Loss of spatial awareness
  • Cognitive decline (mild or temporary)
  • Dizziness
  • Balance issues
  • Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
  • Sensitivity to light and sound
  • Burning tongue or mouth

 

Gastrointestinal Symptoms

  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Indigestion
  • Acid reflux
  Cardiovascular Symptoms
  • Hot or cold flahes
  • High blood pressure
  • Fluctuating cholesterol levels
  • Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
 

Metabolic and Musculoskeletal Symptoms

  • Decreased bone density (osteoporosis)
  • Increased risk of fractures
  • Loss of muscle mass
  • Metabolism slowdown
  • Increased abdominal fat

Immune and Inflammatory Symptoms

  • Increased susceptibility to infections
  • Allergies (new or worsening)
  • Gum problems
  • Joint inflammation

     

    Sensory and Other Unusual Symptoms

    • Burning sensations in limbs
    • Electric shock sensations
    • Restless legs syndrome
    • Crawling skin sensation
    • Eye dryness or irritation
    • Vision changes (e.g., blurriness)
    • Hearing loss or changes
    • Loss of taste or altered taste perception
    • Dry mouth or throat
    • Increased thirst

    Long-term Changes

    • Increased risk of osteoporosis
    • Reduced skin collagen
    • Risk of heart disease
    • Cognitive decline (long-term)

     

     

     

    Other Possible Symptoms

    • Changes in smell perception
    • Earaches or ear pressure
    • Sinus issues
    • Feeling of fullness in the head
    • Skin thinning or sagging
    • Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)