Menopausal Symptoms
The Change
At some point in her life, every woman will go through menopause. It’s a fact of life. Your body will start a natural decline in producing hormones and you will eventually stop having periods. At Women’s Health Associates, we know menopause can be a confusing time and we’re here to help you navigate the changes.
Symptoms
While some women embrace menopause as a normal part of life, others dread it as a time of hot flashes and mood swings.
Whether you embrace it or dread it has a lot to do with what kind of symptoms you have. These symptoms include:
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Trouble sleeping
- Vaginal dryness
- Mood swings
- Trouble focusing
- Increased facial hair
Treatment
Generally speaking, women start the transition (perimenopause) sometime in their 40s or 50s and reach menopause after going 12 months without a period.
Menopause, in and of itself, doesn’t require treatment. However, there are treatments available for the symptoms associated with the hormonal changes. At Women’s Health Associates, we will work with you to find the treatment that works best for your individual needs.