Some women breeze through menopause with no symptoms at all, while some may experience mild symptoms that provide signs of the changes in their body. Still others may have symptoms that are intolerable and require medical assistance. Here are some examples:
- Hot flushes
- Night sweats
- Sleep disturbances
- Loss of concentration
- Increased urinary tract infections
- Incontinence
- Vaginal dryness and painful sexual intercourse
- Reduced libido (Sex drive)
- Mood swings
- Migraines
- Breast tenderness
- Skin dryness and wrinkle formation
- Facial hair growth
- Deepening of voice
In addition, psychological problems may also start to appear. Some of the more frequent complaints are: –
- Depression
- Mood swings
- Irritability
- Moodiness
- Feeling unwell
- Fatigue
- Difficulty sleeping