Fatigue and the menopause are two things that go hand in hand. For me, it was one of the most difficult symptoms as it affected all aspects of my life.
AuthorMeg Mathews
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Headaches
Headaches are a lesser known symptom of the menopause. I started having these incredibly painful headaches.
Mood Swings
During the menopause, our emotional pendulums can swing from raging Hulk to crying mess in a very short space of time.
Night Sweats
After my first night sweat, I honestly thought that someone had poured a bucket of water all over me. I remember getting out of bed and literally dripping as if I’d just gotten out of a pool.
Dry & Itchy Skin
I noticed very early on that my hands and skin became very dry no matter how much moisture I piled on. I quickly learnt that the fall in the body’s estrogen levels affects the quality of your hair and skin.
Anxiety
Anxiety was the first major menopause symptom that I experienced. I woke up one morning with an odd sensation in my gut like I had a million butterflies flying around in my stomach. I couldn’t put my finger on it as I wasn’t consciously worrying about anything.