Menopause is a natural stage that brings symptoms like hot flushes, mood swings, and sleep issues. These changes can impact well-being, but understanding them helps women navigate this transition confidently.
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Abnormal Bleeding
Symptoms of abnormal bleeding during menopause can include heavy menstrual bleeding, spotting between periods, and bleeding after sex.
Anxiety
Understand hormonal influences, symptoms, and discover effective strategies to manage anxiety during this life transition.
Bleeding After Sex
Bleeding after sex during menopause, known as postcoital bleeding, causes vaginal dryness, thinning, and fragility of the tissues, making you prone to irritation and bleeding.
Bloating & Gas
Bloating and gas are common symptoms during menopause, often caused by hormonal changes, particularly the decline in oestrogen and progesterone, which affect digestion and fluid retention.
Burning Tongue
Burning Tongue, or Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS), is a symptom of menopause which causes a burning sensation on the tongue, dry mouth, and altered taste.
Changes in Discharge
Symptoms of vaginal discharge include reduced discharge, dryness, changes in consistency or colour, and increased risk of infections.
Changes to Periods
Changes to periods are common during perimenopause due to hormonal fluctuations. Symptoms include irregular cycles, heavier or lighter bleeding, skipped periods, and changes in PMS symptoms.
Clitoral Shrinking
Clitoral shrinking during menopause occurs due to hormonal changes can lead to reduced tissue volume, decreased sensitivity, and dryness.
Dizziness or Light-Headedness
Dizziness or light-headedness is a common symptom during menopause, caused by hormonal fluctuations which can affect blood pressure and circulation.
Dry Eyes
Dry eyes are a common symptom that women may experience during menopause due to hormonal changes that affect the quality and quantity of tears.
Dry Mouth
Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common symptom during menopause caused by hormonal changes that reduce saliva production.
Hair Loss & Thinning
Hair loss or thinning during menopause is common and mainly caused by hormonal changes which can slow hair growth and increase shedding.
Headaches & Migraine
Headaches and migraine are common during menopause due to hormonal fluctuations, especially the decline in oestrogen.
Heart Palpitations
Heart palpitations during menopause are often caused by hormonal fluctuations, particularly the decline in oestrogen, which can affect heart rate and rhythm.
Hot Flushes
Hot flushes are a common symptom during menopause and perimenopause, caused by hormonal changes which affects the body's temperature regulation.
Increased Allergies
Increased allergies during menopause are often caused by the decline in oestrogen, which affects the immune system and increases sensitivity to allergens.
Increased UTIs
Increased urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common during menopause and perimenopause due to hormonal changes which cause thinning and dryness of the urinary and vaginal tissues, making them more susceptible to infection.
Irritability
Discover how hormonal changes influence mood and explore effective tips to manage irritability during this stage.
Itchy Skin
Skin can become itchy and dry during menopause. There are ways to manage these symptoms, read our guide and find out.
Joint Pain & Muscle Aches
Joint pain and muscle aches are common symptoms of menopause, affecting many women as their hormone levels change.
Labia Shrinkage
Labia shrinkage during menopause leads to thinner, less elastic, and drier tissues. Symptoms include a reduction in size, loss of firmness, dryness, and increased sensitivity.
Loss of Confidence in Menopause
Loss of confidence is a common symptom during menopause, caused by hormonal changes, particularly the decline in oestrogen and progesterone, which affect mood and self-esteem.
Loss of Energy and Fatigue
Fatigue and loss of energy are common symptoms during menopause, often caused by hormonal changes, especially the decline in oestrogen and progesterone.
Low Mood
Learn about hormonal changes causing low mood and find practical strategies to manage emotions and improve well-being during menopause.
Memory Problems
Memory problems, such as forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, and mental fog, are common during menopause and perimenopause.
Mood Swings
Learn about hormonal influences, common symptoms, and discover effective techniques to manage emotional changes during menopause.
Night Sweats
Night sweats during menopause and perimenopause are caused by hormonal fluctuations, particularly the decline in oestrogen, which affects the body's temperature regulation.
Pain During or After Sex
Pain during or after sex, known as dyspareunia, is common during menopause and perimenopause due to hormonal changes, specifically a decline in oestrogen.
Painful Episiotomy Scar
A painful episiotomy scar during menopause is often caused by hormonal changes which leads to thinning and dryness of vaginal and perineal tissues.
Panic Attacks
Understand hormonal triggers, symptoms, and explore practical strategies to reduce panic and regain emotional balance during menopause.
Poor Concentration or Brain Fog
Poor concentration, or brain fog, is a common symptom during menopause and perimenopause, caused by hormonal changes.
Reflux & Indigestion
Reflux and indigestion are common symptoms during menopause, caused by hormonal changes, particularly the decline in oestrogen and progesterone.
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) during menopause is often caused by hormonal changes, which can disrupt dopamine regulation.
Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus)
Ringing in the ears, or tinnitus, is a common symptom during menopause. Hormones impact the auditory system making it more sensitive.
Rosacea
Learn about hormonal triggers, symptoms, and effective strategies to manage rosacea and maintain healthy skin during this transitional phase.
Skin Burning & Irritation
Skin burning and irritation during menopause are common symptoms caused by hormonal changes, which leads to thinner, drier, and more sensitive skin.
Skin Splitting or Tearing
Skin splitting or tearing during menopause is a common issue due to hormonal changes which affects skin hydration, elasticity, and thickness.
Sleep Problems & Insomnia
Sleep problems and insomnia are common during menopause, caused by hormonal changes, particularly the decline in oestrogen and progesterone.
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) during menopause is a common condition especially during activities that put pressure on the bladder, like coughing, sneezing, or exercising.
Tearfulness
Learn how hormonal changes can affect emotions and find effective strategies to manage increased sensitivity during menopause.
Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness is a common symptom during menopause caused by declining oestrogen levels, which lead to thinner and less lubricated vaginal tissues.
Vulval Pain/Itching
Vulval pain and itching during menopause can lead to tissue thinning, dryness, and increased sensitivity.
Weight Gain
Weight gain during menopause is common and primarily caused by hormonal changes, particularly the decline in oestrogen, which slows metabolism.
