These are just some of the common symptoms that can be experienced during menopause. There are hormone receptors throughout our bodies which is why there can be so many different symptoms. They often start many years before menopause during a stage known as ‘perimenopause’ and can really fluctuate during this time, but equally can persist for years after periods come to an end.
A symptom checker can be a useful way to reflect on the way that menopause is affecting you. We also use it during the consultation to give us further insight into how to tailor your care. Even if you are not experiencing troublesome symptoms, this is a time to take a good overview of your long-term future health and identify areas that may need particular focus. Having longer appointments means that we have time to put together an individualised plan for you with the aim to get you feeling more confident and more in control of your health, happiness and overall well-being.
- Anxiety
- Tearfulness
- Low mood
- Irritability/anger
- Palpitations
- Poor quality of sleep
- Hot flushes and night sweats
- Joint pains
- Dry or itchy skin
- Headaches or migraines
- Tinnitus
- Changes to mouth/gums
- Thinner hair/hair loss
- Word finding difficulties
- Brain fog
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of joy
- Loss of motivation
- Loss of strength
- Loss of energy/fatigue
- Loss of sex drive
- Dizziness
- Vulval/vaginal discomfort
- Discomfort during sex or during smear test
Bladder frequency/urgency