I think menopause is the best kept secret around.
No one tells a woman what will happen once they hit 45 to 55. The biggest problem is that some women become more and more irrational, and have no insight that they are acting the way they are due to menopause. They are not themselves.
All this suffering and mad behavior is coming from a loss of hormones.
Menopausal symptoms:
Mental Health Symptoms
Poor Memory
Mood Swings, Sudden Tears
Fatigue
Difficulty Concentrating, Disorientation, Mental Confusion
Disturbing Memory Lapses
Depression
Anxiety, Feeling Ill at Ease
Irritability
Panic Disorder, Feelings of Dread, Apprehension, Doom
Physical Symptoms
Hot/ Cold Flashes
Night Sweats
Irregular Periods, Menstrual Irregularities
Loss of sexual desire
Vaginal Dryness
Hair Loss or Thinning, Head, Pubic, or Whole Body;
Increase in Facial Hair
Trouble going to sleep or waking up in the middle of the night
Dizziness, Light Headedness, Episodes of Loss of Balance
Weight Gain during Menopause
Incontinence, especially upon Sneezing, Laughing,
Sudden Bouts of Bloat
Increase in Allergies
Changes in Fingernails-Softer, Crack or Break Easier
Changes in Body Odor
Bouts of Rapid Heart Beat
Breast Pain
Headaches
Aching, Sore Joints, Muscles and Tendons
Burning Tongue, Burning Roof of Mouth
Bad Taste in mouth, Change in Breath Odor
Digestive Problems, Gastrointestinal Distress,
Indigestion, Flatulence, Gas Pain, Nausea
Gum Problems, Increased Bleeding
Increased Tension in Muscles
Itchy, Crawly Skin
Tingling Extremities
Osteoporosis (After Several Years)
I am all for life without drugs and “natural” solutions, yet if I go to hospital with a broken leg, I want morphine! That doesn’t make me an addict.
If you have these symptoms, and find via a blood test that you’re in menopause – please do something about it. If you can’t get back on track and be yourself – for heavens sakes, take pity on your partner, husband, and your family members and get on hormone replacement therapy. I recommend Sandra Cabot for natural HRT solutions.