Hormone Replacement Therapy Explained

8. Symptoms Of Menopause

Symptoms of menopause are usually self-diagnoseable and may include sleep disturbances, fatigue, night sweats, hot flashes, insomnia or early awakening, dry hair and skin, loss of hair, irritability, moodiness, vaginal dryness, decreased sex drive, anxiety, and pain during intercourse. These symptoms tend to occur during the absence of menstruation or when a woman’s periods become lighter and farther apart. Weight gain, a slower metabolism, and smaller breasts are also signs of menopause.