Symptoms And Signs Of Menopause Roanoke

By Ann Phillips


All women will display signs and symptoms of the menopause at some point of their life. For some women this will be more serious than for others. It can cause major complications in life where it can interfere with one's life as well as with the work environment. It is important to be aware of the signs of menopause Roanoke so you are aware of what is happening.

It can cause depression, insomnia, problems with menstruation, mood swings and hot flashes to mention a couple of the complications. This can interfere with one's daily life and start to take over the way in which one functions at work as well as at home. Families and friends start to notice that there is a change in behavior, but often don't know how to offer their support.

One of the major and most common symptoms is the hot flashes which come and go during the week. Many people battle with this during the day. It can be so serious that women refuse invitations to go out with friends, thinking that they are going to be embarrassed by the sudden sweating sensation that is brought on or the blushing and flushing of their face.

A lot of women become moody. It creates a lot of tension in the home environment. They may become stressed, anxious, depressed or angry. Family members don't know how to cope with this sudden change in their life. They don't know how to support them. They may feel so depressed, that they struggle to get up in the morning and make a cup of coffee.

During this time, it is also recommended to have various checkups, such as a colonoscopy, a mammogram, thyroid testing as well as looking into other history relating to those who have suffered in the past which could affect you. You need to be able to rule out any other type of disorder and make sure that you are in good health before looking at these symptoms.

Besides medication for depression, anxiety and insomnia, many women are able to benefit from the hormones which are not functioning. This is the major reason why women go through the menopause. There are less hormones which are producing what one needs to menstruate. This is why periods are not as frequent.

Most women stop having periods altogether once they have reached their 50's. However, there are women who stop menstruating earlier on because of certain types of operations or because of chemotherapy which can affect the hormones as well. This is more severe, and there is a lot more that one has to deal with.

Some people gain weight during this time, so it is important that women stick to an exercise program. It is not always to be disciplined, especially when the other symptoms kick in. When you are feeling depressed it is not easy to get involved in exercise. However, joining up with a club can help you to stay motivated. Eating the right things will also help you stay healthy during this time.




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