Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. While it's a normal stage of life, the hormonal changes involved can lead to a wide range of physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms. These symptoms vary in intensity and duration for each individual. Below is a comprehensive list of possible menopause-related symptoms
Bowel Symptoms
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Faecal incontinence
- Gastric reflux
Breast Symptoms
- Breast tenderness
- Breast growth
Cardiovascular Symptoms
- Palpitations
- Chest pain
- Adrenaline surges
Ear, Nose & Throat Symptoms
- Tinnitus
- Globus
- Voice changes
Eye Symptoms
- Dry eyes
- Watery eyes
Genital and Sexual Health Symptoms
- Vaginal dryness
- Vaginal discharge
- Vulval itch
- Perineal itch
- Vulval/Vaginal electric shocks
- Thrush
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Low libido
- High libido
- Arousal difficulty
- Difficulty reaching orgasm
Immunological Symptoms
- Histamine sensitivity
- New allergies
Menstrual Changes
- Increased frequency of periods
- Decreased frequency of periods
- Heavier periods
- Lighter periods
Metabolic Symptoms
- Weight gain
- Changes in glucose and lipid metabolism
- Fat redistribution
- Low tolerance to alcohol
Mood, Emotional & Cognitive Health Symptoms
- Crying
- Brain fog
- Memory fog
- Poor concentration
- Word-finding difficulty
- Anxiety
- Low mood
- Worsening PMS
- Anger/rage
- Irritability
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Slower cognitive function
Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Joint pain
- Joint stiffness
- Frozen shoulder
- Tennis elbow
- Plantar fasciitis
- Muscle loss
- Restless legs
- Body odour change
Oral and Dental Symptoms
- Burning mouth
- Gum disease
- Dry mouth
Skin and Hair Symptoms
- Unwanted hair growth
- Itchy skin
- Dry skin
- Rosacea
- Acne
- Thinning skin
- Collagen loss
- Scalp hair loss
- Pigmentation changes
Urinary Symptoms
- Frequent urinary infections (including post-intercourse)
- Urinary incontinence
- Urinary urgency
- Nocturia (waking up at night to urinate)
- Urinary frequency
Vasomotor Symptoms
- Night sweats
- Hot flushes
- Cold flushes
- Raynaud’s phenomenon