There are at least 40 symptoms of the menopause and perimenopause. These symptoms can have a serious affect on a woman’s day-to-day life and wellbeing, which is why having access to timely and effective treatment is so important.
Menopause symptoms can be described in categories such as vasomotor, physical and psychological. All happen as a result of declining hormone levels – primarily oestrogen and progesterone.
Vasomotor describes hot flushes and night sweats. Physical includes brain fog (issues with memory and concentration), vaginal dryness, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, headaches, joint pains, numbness, itchy skin, bladder symptoms and urinary tract infections. And psychological refers to low mood and anxiety. Menopause can also increase the risk of developing weak bones (osteoporosis) and cardiac disease.
