Suffering from hot flashes or night sweats? Maybe you've suffered irregular periods now that you're going through the menopause. There are actually 34 symptoms that are commonly associated with menopause, although thankfully it is rare for one person to suffer from all of them. Here is a quick list. You may be able to spot some that you can relate to on this list.
1. Hot flashes (hot flushes)
2. Night sweats
3. Chronic fatigue
4. Irregular periods
5. Low sex drive or loss of sex drive
6. Hair loss
7. Sleep disturbance
8. Difficulty concentrating
9. Incontinence
10. Dry or thin skin
11. Vaginal dryness
12. Allergy symptoms
13. Leg cramps
14. Digestive problems
15. Facial hair
16. Muscle tensions
17. PMS symptoms
18. Water retention
19. Memory lapses
20. Dizziness
21. Weight gain
22. Heart palpitations
23. Mood swings
24. Itchy skin
25. Cold or tingling hands and feet
26. Depression
27. Breast tenderness
28. Migraines and headaches
29. Aching joints and muscles
30. Osteoporosis
31. Burning tongue
32. Irritability
33. Panic attacks / Anxiety
34. Low metabolism
There are steps that you can take to overcome some of these symptoms if you need to. You can visit your doctor and ask what treatments are available. In cases of severe symptoms you may be offered HRT (hormone replacement therapy). This has become quite controversial recently with some commentators saying that this treatment carries an increased risk of cancer with it.
You can also take natural remedies for the condition. Wild yam is a plant that grows in North America and contains phytoestrogens - plant material that very closely resembles female hormones. Many women have said that they have had great results when using this product.
You can also take simple measures yourself that will decrease the severity of symptoms. If you suffer from night sweats you should look at the type of bed linen and nightwear that you have. Natural fibers are best, such as cotton. You should avoid polyester and other manmade fibers that can make you hot. Keep the room cool and don't put too many covers on the bed.
If you have hot flashes during the day you can also take some sensible measures. Try and find out if your hot flashes are related to eating a particular type of food. Some women have found that cheese or red wine can trigger an episode. You can also dress to be prepared. Rather than one big sweater you can wear layers that can be taken off if you feel hot. Wearing a cardigan is also a practical piece of clothing that can easily be removed.
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