Why do menopause symptoms occur?
Menopause symptoms are caused by the sudden or gradual loss of female hormones. Ovaries reduce its production of female hormones, estrogen and progesterone. It is the low levels of estrogen that causes some women to experience uncomfortable menopause symptoms. Read more about the effects of estrogen here. Common Symptoms Estrogen has many effects on the body as explained in the about estrogen page. Low or fluctuating estrogen levels can cause common symptoms such as: • irregular periods • hot flashes and night sweats • vaginal dryness or itching • dizziness • palpitations (rapid heart beat) • skin – dryness or sensations (crawling or itching) • headaches • muscle or joint pain • emotional changes • frequent desire to pass urine • weight gain • reduced libido or sex drive Reduced libido and sex drive is caused by reduced testosterone as well as estrogen levels. Not all women in perimenopause will suffer menopause symptoms, and the degree of discomfort also varies between individuals. Th
