Symptoms of Menopause
Depending on how prepared women are, menopause can either be a fluid transition into graceful aging or the catalyst for a mid-life crisis. With today’s wealth of knowledge as it concerns menopause symptoms and what to look out for, there is no excuse for the latter situation. The following symptoms should constantly be on the radar of middle-aged women so that they can quickly recognize and cope with menopause.
Almost all women know about the infamous “hot flashes” that accompany menopause. Contrary to popular belief, however, not all women encounter this symptom. Essentially, the fluctuating hormone levels during menopause cause heartbeat and body temperature to change concordantly. This imbalance and hopefully quick recovery is then manifested in the form of heat across the face, neck, and chest. Doctors recommend serotonin inhibitors and possibly even hormone replacement, but both come with a laundry list of side effects.
Akin to the hot flashes in level of notoriety are the mood swings. The trouble with medical professionals in addressing this problem is attributing it to a single source. For example, there is speculation that the “up and down” moods of menopausal women are caused by fluctuating serotonin levels, much like the hot flashes. Still, biologically opposed theorists would argue that it is simply due to the trauma of the other symptoms combined with the often overwhelming gravity of the situation. Regardless of who is right, there are of course serotonin inhibitors for this issue as well.
Many menopausal women are plagued with exhaustion, including aching joints and muscles. Cherry juice is an ideal natural remedy for this kind of pain. Women may also suffer from interrupted sleep, whether it is getting up several times or waking up too early and staying up. Perhaps one of the worst symptoms, however, for most menopausal women is weight gain. Muscle begins to deteriorate as it is around this age, and the tendency for the shifting hormones to cause weight gain in the sides and belly especially makes concealing the issue difficult.
Regardless of what people say about death, menopause is most certainly not the end. The only way that the symptoms can defeat anyone is if they first defeat themselves. With the resources that are available today, including free information such as this, every woman has the opportunity to go through menopause with little discomfort.
