2006-10-01 19:04:44 · 6 answers · asked by marsha_a3 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Hot flashes, flushes, night sweats and/or cold flashes, clammy feeling
Irregular heart beat
Irritability
Mood swings, sudden tears
Trouble sleeping through the night (with or without night sweats)
Irregular periods; shorter, lighter periods; heavier periods, flooding; phantom periods, shorter cycles, longer cycles
Loss of libido
Dry vagina
Crashing fatigue
Anxiety, feeling ill at ease
Feelings of dread, apprehension, doom
Difficulty concentrating, disorientation, mental confusion
Disturbing memory lapses
Incontinence, especially upon sneezing, laughing; urge incontinence
Itchy, crawly skin
Aching, sore joints, muscles and tendons
Increased tension in muscles
Breast tenderness
Headache change: increase or decrease
Gastrointestinal distress, indigestion, flatulence, gas pain, nausea
Sudden bouts of bloat
Depression
Exacerbation of existing conditions
Increase in allergies
Weight gain
Hair loss or thinning, head, pubic, or whole body; increase in facial hair
Dizziness, light-headedness, episodes of loss of balance
Changes in body odor
Electric shock sensation under the skin and in the head
Tingling in the extremities
Gum problems, increased bleeding
Burning tongue, burning roof of mouth, bad taste in mouth, change in breath odor
Osteoporosis
Changes in fingernails: softer, crack or break easier
Tinnitus: ringing in ears, bells, 'whooshing,' buzzing etc.
Sounds like fun eh? Good gawd ... men don't know how lucky they are ... arrrrrrg!!
2006-10-01 19:10:25 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Carol♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Menopause is an important time in a woman's life. Her body is going through changes that can affect her social life, her feelings about herself, and her functioning at work. In the past, menopause was often surrounded by misconceptions and myths. Now, it is recognized that menopause is a natural step in the process of aging. Contrary to the old-fashioned view that life is all downhill after menopause, many women today find that the years after menopause offer new discoveries and fresh challenges.
General Introduction
Today, medical advances have resulted in a wide range of health care choices that can enhance quality of life during menopause and the decades afterward. It is vital for women to know that menopause itself carries no serious health risks. However, the chance for heart disease and osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) rises after menopause. Understanding menopause and the range of treatment options can help women make the best health decisions.
Remember, menopause is a perfectly natural occurrence.
Low estrogen levels are linked to some uncomfortable symptoms in many women. The most common and easy to recognize symptom is hot flashes ÷ sudden intense waves of heat and sweating. Some women find that these hot flashes disrupt their sleep, and others report mood changes. Other symptoms may include irregular periods, vaginal or urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence (leakage of urine or inability to control urine flow), and inflammation of the vagina. Because of the changes in the urinary tract and vagina, some women may have discomfort or pain during sexual intercourse. Many women also notice changes in their skin, digestive tract, and hair during menopause.
In the long term, some women experience problems linked to the low levels of estrogen found after menopause. These may include osteoporosis and increased risk for heart disease.
FOR MORE PL. VISIT:
http://www.fbhc.org/Patients/Modules/menopause.cfm
2006-10-01 19:12:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot flashes, vaginal dryness, moodiness, irregular periods, absence of periods. when you go see the doctor you should specifically request certain lab tests, they are an FSH, LH and an estradiol leve. these results will tell you for absolute sure if menopause has started. hope this helps. Becky/7years OB/GYN experience
2006-10-01 20:35:40 · answer #3 · answered by Boop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extreme mood swings...Hot & cold flashes...Headaches & sometimes even nausea. Highs & Lows...depression,crying & hating the world. Ride it out,all part of the process,and you'll be fine.
2006-10-01 19:08:56 · answer #4 · answered by kathy o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot flashes (moments of intensive heat or cold), ceasing of menstruation, heavy or light menstruation. See your Gyn for a blood test. They can confirm it.
2006-10-01 19:07:41 · answer #5 · answered by ginger13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.project-aware.org/Experience/symptoms.shtml
2006-10-01 19:07:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋