What are the most common symptoms of menopause?
Each woman’s experience with menopause is different. Besides the end of monthly periods, three of the most common menopausal symptoms are hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal changes. Hot flashes A hot flash, also called a hot flush, begins with the sensation of heat in your face and upper body and is commonly accompanied by a red, flushed face or sweating. Some women find that their hot flashes can be triggered by stress, caffeine, spicy foods, hot drinks, or alcohol. Night sweats Night sweats are hot flashes that occur during your sleep. Often, they are severe enough to wake you. Along with night sweats, many women going through menopause experience insomnia which is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. Vaginal changes The vagina may become dry and thin and sex may be painful. Do any other changes occur at menopause? Osteoporosis The decrease in estrogen at the time of menopause can also cause your bones to become thin, weak, and to break more easily. This condition is also
