Menopause can feel like your body suddenly changed the rules without telling you ๐
Here are the most common symptoms associated with menopause, grouped so theyโre easy to spot:
๐ฅ Hot flashes & temperature changes
- Sudden waves of heat
- Night sweats
- Chills after a hot flash
- Excessive sweating
๐ Sleep & energy issues
- Insomnia or waking up often
- Trouble falling asleep
- Daytime fatigue
- Low energy
๐ง Mood & mental changes
- Mood swings
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Low mood or depression
- Brain fog
- Trouble concentrating
- Memory lapses
๐ Physical changes
- Weight gain (especially around the belly)
- Slower metabolism
- Joint or muscle aches
- Headaches
- Heart palpitations
๐ธ Vaginal & urinary symptoms
- Vaginal dryness or itching
- Pain during sex
- Lower libido
- Frequent urination
- Urinary urgency or leakage
- Recurrent UTIs
๐โโ๏ธ Skin, hair & body changes
- Dry skin
- Thinning hair or hair loss
- Brittle nails
- Increased facial hair
- Changes in body odor
๐ฉธ Menstrual changes (early sign)
- Irregular periods
- Heavier or lighter bleeding
- Skipped periods before stopping completely
๐ฆด Long-term health changes
- Bone loss (osteoporosis risk)
- Increased cholesterol
- Higher heart disease risk
Important note โค๏ธ
Symptoms vary a lotโsome people have barely any, others feel many of these intensely. Menopause is officially diagnosed after 12 months without a period.
If you want, I can help with:
- ๐ฟ Natural symptom relief
- ๐ Hormone therapy pros & cons
- ๐ฅ Diet & lifestyle tips
- ๐งญ How to tell perimenopause vs menopause
Just tell me what youโre dealing with most right now.