Natural menopause remedies
It's a time that most women don't really look forward to - the menopause. Our bodies are telling us that our reproductive years are over, and while this in itself can be a blessing for some women, the symptoms that accompany the menopause or 'the change' can range from irritating to distressing.
The menopause happens when levels of oestrogen, the female sex hormone, fall and periods cease. This usually happens gradually, you'll notice your periods becoming less frequent and eventually they will stop completely. In the UK, the average age that a woman reaches the menopause is 52.
The peri-menopause
You're officially said to have reached menopause if you haven't had a period for a whole year. Until then, you'll still be noticing changes in your body, and could be going through the peri-menopause. This is the time when hormonal and biological changes start to happen, and when you'll start to feel the physical and emotional symptoms.
The symptoms that you might feel while you're going through this hormonal upheaval can include:
- Hot flushes
- Night sweats
- Palpitations
- Headaches.
You also might find yourself feeling emotional - the emotional symptoms can often feel worse than the physical ones. These include:
- loss of confidence
- depression
- irritability
- forgetfulness
- difficulty in concentrating
- panic attacks.
On top of this, you could also be experiencing vaginal dryness and urinary problems due to the changes in your hormonal balance.
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