Hormones

Managing hormonal changes during menopause may involve adopting a healthy lifestyle with balanced nutrition, regular exercise, stress reduction techniques, and sleep improvement strategies.

Menopause and perimenopause are characterized by significant hormonal shifts, particularly the decline in oestrogen and progesterone. During perimenopause, the body undergoes fluctuating hormone levels, which can lead to a wide range of symptoms. As oestrogen levels decrease during menopause, progesterone levels also drop, leading to changes in the menstrual cycle, metabolism, and overall well-being. These hormonal fluctuations can affect many aspects of physical and emotional health, including mood, sleep, and cognitive function.

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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.

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.

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.

Hot Flushes

Hot flushes are a common symptom during menopause and perimenopause, caused by hormonal changes which affects the body's temperature regulation.

Irritability

Discover how hormonal changes influence mood and explore effective tips to manage irritability during this stage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Weight Gain

Weight gain during menopause is common and primarily caused by hormonal changes, particularly the decline in oestrogen, which slows metabolism.