Many women have heard of hot flashes and mood swings due to menopause, but there are symptoms that women don’t usually associate with menopause. According to MedikForum, gynecologist Tatyana Koledova clarified, what signs can manifest a period of specific hormonal changes in the female body, which means the cessation of its fertility.
Joint pains. Joint pain is insidious in that it can affect almost anyone, regardless of age or gender. Therefore, it is often not read as an indicator of the onset of menopause. Nevertheless, problems with muscles and joints very often haunt women precisely because of menopause. In his case, they usually occur in combination with mood swings, weight gain, anxiety, sleep disturbances.
Sleep disorders. The closer the menopause, the more often you can hear women’s complaints about insomnia and tension that does not allow you to relax. Sleep disturbances during this period should not be taken lightly. In addition to difficulty concentrating, exhaustion, and irritability the next day, lack of sleep can contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease. The propensity of women to them increases significantly after menopause.
Shape change. If the figure changes without changing eating habits, this can also be an “unexpected symptom” of menopause. A particularly characteristic sign of hormonal changes is the accumulation of fat in the abdomen, on the buttocks, and thighs.
Arrhythmia. Many mature women “suddenly” begin to feel the heart – with the advent of menopause, heartbeat disorders can occur. Usually there are episodes of rapid heartbeat.
Stomach ache. Hormonal changes in menopause can cause unexpectedly severe abdominal pain. In menstruating women, uterine contractions can cause extreme discomfort up to convulsions and spasms along with general deterioration (lightheadedness, pressure drop, fainting). If the stomach hurts a lot, although the woman has not had a period for a long time, she should definitely visit a doctor. The causes of such pain can be uterine prolapse, cysts, bladder infection.
Source: Rosbalt
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