Physical Menopause Symptoms That You Can Control
As you journey through the three stages of menopause you will experience both physical changes and emotional changes.
You need to understand the symptoms you may battle as these changes take place to put you in control of some of these rather unpleasant symptoms instead of the other way around.
We have much recourse available to us as a young girl to ready us for menstruating. Later for pregnancy, and then again childbirth.
But when it comes to menopause we do not receive too much health education to prepare us for the wide range of symptoms we may face.
Many women have been unable to trace the source of medical problems, not realizing the symptoms are related to menopause.
At 45 I suffered a severe bout of urticaria that lasted almost a year. I went the complete route of allergy testing, prescribed steroids, and an EpiPen.
Countless trips to my family doctor and emergency room visits.
At no time did anyone ask if I were going through menopause, and it was not until doing research for these articles did I find that these hives can be menopause related.
Looking back know, perhaps the physical symptoms could not have been handled differently, but the emotional toll it caused not knowing the root of it would have eased anxiety and frustration on not knowing what was going on.
Was I allergic to a product? Was I allergic to a food or something in our home environment?
If I learned anything from that stressful year, it was that our bodies are reinventing themselves as our childbearing year's end.
Chemical and hormone balances are out of whack causing well over 34 symptoms of menopause.
. Bodily changes, including vaginal dryness and decreased libido that can convince one that she has lost her allure as a sex object.
. Gradual changes in one's physical appearance: hair may lose some of its luster and skin may become drier and appear duller.
. Dry mouth, irritated gums and possible tooth decay, due to decreased saliva production because of-you guessed it-hormonal changes.
The goal in this guide to menopause is for you to learn as much as you can about your new body and what is taking place.
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General information about the lifestyle changes menopause woman have through each stage of menopause and effects of signs and symptoms of physical and emotional menopause
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Acne And Menopause
You may never have had acne or not have had to deal with it since your teenage years. Acne is a common menopause symptom and your hormone changes and fluctuations during menopause bring on this skin condition.
Acne
Allergies
Menopause And Allergies.~ Even if you have never experienced any allergies, you may have to deal with some as you go through menopause. Everything from rashes and hives to anaphylactic shock, The long term results can include increased acne, onset of rosacea and psoriasis as well as seborrheic dermatitis.
Allergies
Bloating
Menopause And Bloating ~ During menopause, some women experience the somewhat uncomfortable feeling of being waterlogged or bloated. This is due in part to the way their body is reacting to a lower level of estrogen. Understand the causes of bloating and your options for relief and treatment.
Bloating
Body Odor
Menopause body odor can be embarrassing, again hormone changes are to blame. You can avoid this with a little extra body care.
Body Odor
Breasts
Breasts And Menopause, Your breasts may feel sore and tender during menopause, with pain ranging from mild, moderate, to intense.
Breast Pain
Constipation
Menopause And Constipation, Constipation is an uncomfortable symptom of menopause, know the causes and simple changes in diet that can bring you relief.
Constipation
Cramping And Menopause
One of the many menopause symptoms that women experience is cramping. Here, you will learn some important details regarding cramping and menopause.
Cramping
Dizziness And Menopause
If you are experiencing dizziness this information will help you understand the causes of this menopause symptom.
Dizziness
Fingernails During Menopause
Menopause is a time when your fingernails may need extra attention, symptoms can be dry and brittle or itchy and cracked fingernails. For fingernail health you need to be moisturizing nails with a good oil. Fingernails
Gastrointestinal Distress
Menopause may be a time you will experience symptoms of gas, bloating, and uncomfortable indigestion. These are some of the causes and treatments to control gastrointestinal distress.
Gastrointestinal Distress
Hair Loss
Menopause And Hair Loss
During menopause you may experience hair loss, thinning hair, or changes in your hair texture. Every woman who has experienced menopause will inform you that this is a time of drastic changes. There are many different symptoms associated with this stage of life. Most are a result of the ups and downs of the hormones in the body.
Hair Loss
Headaches
Menopause And Headaches Headaches are common menopause symptoms. You can control menopause headaches, first know the causes and then your treatment options.
Headaches
Hot Flashes And Hot Flushes
Hot flashes are a menopause symptom many women know well, information on what causes your hot flashes and how you can find relief from this most uncomfortable menopause symptom.
Hot Flashes
Incontinence
Menopause And Urinary Incontinence
Although many women experience incontinence throughout menopause it is not a menopausal symptom talked about easily. This article will give you the information to understand why this is happening and ways you can control problems with urinary incontinence without embarrassment
Incontinence
Insomnia
When a woman experiences menopause, the ovaries quit producing important hormones that are essential to a healthy reproductive system. Though this is a normal part of the aging process, it can bring about many uncomfortable symptoms. One of the most common issues is menopause insomnia. There are many causes for insomnia that is associated with menopause, however, sweating and hot flashes are the two most prominent causes for this condition.
Insomnia
Itching
Menopause And Itching Itchy skin can appear on your breasts, face, legs, feet, scalp, just about any body area. Try some of these options for relief instead of scratching and itching your way through menopause.
Itching
Joint Pain
Menopause joint pain, aches and pains in your joints and muscles are common menopause symptoms for many women. You can find relief in natural herbal remedies.
Joint Pain
Vaginal Dryness
While menopause is a natural cycle of life for women, it can be a time of many uncomfortable changes in the body. One of the main symptoms that many women complain of when it comes to this time in their life is vaginal dryness.
Vaginal Dryness
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Physical Menopause Symptoms
Tanna Mayer 06/03/2008
Updated 11/12/2008
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