Listing the many side effects of menopause offers help to women who are not aware of all that is possible. Each woman has a different experience. There are women who never experience a single side effect. Still others have so many, that they begin to question their overall health.
The most common side effects are the ones most women expect. Hot flashes and mood swings are the first ones that come to mind. They may seem trivial but there are varying degrees of severity. Mood swings can lead to the unwanted consequence of rash decisions. A hot flash may happen once a month or multiple times a day. Their extension is night sweats, which can be severe enough to soak the sheets. Possible things that may trigger a hot flash are smoking, stress, caffeine and spicy foods.
Loss of mental clarity, irritability, disorientation, sudden tears and memory lapses are some of what may occur mentally. Many women report feeling sad as well. Although depression is not a proven symptom, hormonal changes can affect state of mind. Depression is very serious and should be addressed immediately. Like any of the other symptoms, the degree of severity can greatly vary, it should be addressed from a physical and psychological perspective.
The treatments available for the many side effects of menopause are made to recreate hormonal balance. Hormone replacement therapy seeks to bring the hormonal levels in balance and alleviate symptoms. Each woman is individual in what is considered balanced, so testing must be done to find out exactly what her body requires. There are natural alternatives and remedies to replacement therapy. Stress management techniques and diet and exercise are always a good place to start when dealing with menopause.
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