Hot flushes and night sweats
Sudden heat, sweating, and disturbed sleep are among the most recognised menopause-transition symptoms.
Common symptoms during perimenopause and menopause
The menopause transition can affect much more than periods. This library explains common changes in plain language and points to what may help.
Sleep changes
Sleep can be affected by night sweats, stress, mood changes, bladder symptoms, or several changes at once.
Mood, irritability, and low mood
Mood changes, anxiety, irritability, and low mood are commonly discussed during the menopause transition.
Brain fog and concentration
Some people notice forgetfulness, word-finding difficulty, or a harder time concentrating.
Vaginal dryness and pain with sex
Dryness, soreness, itching, and pain with vaginal sex can happen when oestrogen levels fall.
Urinary frequency and stinging
Peeing more often, urgency, or stinging should be treated carefully and not assumed to be menopause.
Joint aches and headaches
Joint aches, headaches, and body discomfort can become more noticeable in midlife.
Libido and relationship changes
Sex drive and relationship comfort can shift because of sleep, mood, body comfort, dryness, pain, or life stress.
Period changes
Periods may change in timing, flow, and regularity during perimenopause.
Weight and body changes
Body composition, comfort, strength, and weight can change in midlife for many reasons.
Not every symptom is menopause
Midlife symptoms can have several causes. Use this library as a starting point, not a diagnosis.
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