What are the most common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause?
Symptoms
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Mood swings
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Changes in libido
- Vaginal dryness
- Weight gain
- Breast tenderness
- Headaches
- Joint pain
- Muscle aches
- Memory lapses
- Difficulty concentrating
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Irritability
- Hair loss or thinning
- Dry skin
- Acne flare-ups
- Digestive issues
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Heart palpitations
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Tingling sensations
- Electric shock sensations
- Changes in body odor
- Changes in taste
- Changes in smell
- Gum problems
- Increased allergies
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Worsening PMS symptoms
- Worsening of existing migraines
- Worsening of existing allergies
- Gum problems
- Brittle nails
- Worsening of existing skin conditions
- Increased susceptibility to infections
- Changes in menstrual flow (heavier or lighter periods)
- Changes in menstrual duration (shorter or longer periods)
- Increased urinary frequency
- Urinary incontinence
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Osteoporosis symptoms (bone density loss)
- Changes in cholesterol levels
- Irregular periods