Hot flashes, weight gain, decreased libido … These are the main and well-known symptoms that accompany women during menopause. But what about the rest of the symptoms that can be bothersome and unfamiliar?
According to a UK survey of over 1,000 divorced or separating women, menopause is a common cause of divorce between partners. 7 out of 10 women confirm that menopausal symptoms, such as mood swings and decreased sexual desire, contributed to the divorce.
Menopause is accompanied by some well known and more common symptoms such as hot flashes, but on the other hand some women suffer from other symptoms that can affect the lives of women and those around them, who do not understand what is really going on. . A decrease in the hormone in the body causes other unexpected symptoms such as anxiety attacks, brain fog, extreme fatigue, as well as changes in the nails, skin and hair.
Although there is often talk of the physical symptoms that accompany menopausal women, mental health is completely absent from the debate, which can be disastrous for women and affect their professional and social life.
How to relieve the annoying symptoms?
There are natural and hormonal treatments to relieve the symptoms of menopause, such as hormone replacement therapy, which helps reduce the estrogen responsible for the disturbing effects women experience. However, this treatment is not without risk and is only prescribed in cases where symptoms affect the quality of life. The reason is that it increases the risk of breast or ovarian cancer and even blood clots and stroke.
On the other hand, some herbs such as flaxseed, ginseng and others can help relieve the symptoms of hot flashes and mood swings, as well as hydrate the body thanks to its many health benefits.
What about the strange symptoms?
* ringing in the ears
Menopause can affect the ears, with an annoying ringing sensation. Although there is very little research on this topic, the reason may be due to the low level of estrogen, which in turn can affect blood flow to the inner ear and send negative nerve signals.
* anger:
70% of women feel irritable, as estrogen plays an important role in regulating serotonin, the happiness hormone. But during menopause, estrogen decreases and with it the level of serotonin decreases and negative emotions become difficult to control. Therefore, it is recommended that you practice yoga, meditation or sports that help you relax.
* Feeling itchy
Itching in the extremities affects about 20% of women after menopause and is usually at the beginning of the transition phase, that is, after the end of the menstrual cycle. what is happening? Estrogen stimulates collagen production in the skin, but when hormone levels drop, the skin becomes dry and itchy. Therefore, to maintain skin hydration, women are advised to apply sunscreen and avoid showering with very hot water.
* unpleasant body odors
Do you feel your body odor has changed? The cause could be due to menopause. As with hot flashes, an area of the brain is activated, leading to excessive sweating without even exposure to heat. As the level of estrogen decreases, the level of testosterone also decreases, which increases sweating.
* Fire in the tongue
Hot flashes affect the upper body. But one in three women hear a burning tongue. This sudden, painful sensation in the mouth can sometimes be accompanied by a metallic taste or dryness in the mouth.
