Early Signs Of Menopause
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The thought of entering the menopause stage usually triggers a certain level of anxiety in women. However women should understand that menopause is not an illness but rather a natural progression in a woman's life. Changes occur in the cyle of the reproductive system eventually, the reproductive system will cease to function. That's perfectly natural.
Certain symptoms may arise that indicate some form of underlying hormonal imbalance. In today's busy world which brings about a lot of stress and poor dietary habits, these signs of hormonal imbalance can be expected. Women with stressful careers or who are constantly exhausted from domestic affairs like looking after children and household chores may not take the time to address these signs.
It is therefore important for women who are early in their midlife stage and facing menopause to understand these possible warning signs in order to be able to ask the questions that will help in addressing these issues.
Four of the most common symptoms of menopause are the following:
Red clover has been discovered to contain high levels of phytoestrogens and is useful in the treatment of menopause symptoms. Some studies have shown the herb to be very effective in reducing hot flashes.
Now that you've gained an idea of the early symptoms of menopause, here are a few simple questions you may ask yourself in order to understand further what to do to address these signs:
Women who are in the pre-menopause stage are sometimes overcome by anxiety as they approach it simply because of anecdotes that they hear which are sometimes exaggerated. Again, we should mention that menopause is merely a natural phase in the life of a woman and there is nothing to be fearful of. By understanding your symptoms and asking the pertinent questions, you could ease the transition into menopause.
- Hot flashes - these are experienced by many but not all women facing menopause. A hot flash is a feeling of warmth that spreads over the body and may be accompanied by perspiration. Hot flashes can last up to about six minutes and can potentially occur several times in a day. While it may only last a few minutes per occurence, hot flashes might last for a decade or more. There is no way to predict when hot flashes will cease to occur although they decrease in frequency with time. Hot flashes may be related more to the fluctuations of hormone levels in some women.
- Depression - you might as well also throw in related emotions such as anxiety, moodiness, irritability, fatigue as well as reduced libido. While some women experience only one of these emotions at a time, some may experience a combination of each. Some may experience them in manageable or tolerable levels while others can be overcome by them. These symptoms are actually very serious on whatever level and if not treated properly could become harmful.
- Sleeplessness - sleep disturbances occur regularly when developing or during menopause. However the person suffering from this should also learn to differentiate if the sleeplessness is a result of menopause or just plain insomnia. If you have sleep problems even during the younger days, it may be more likely this bad habit has just carried over.
Red clover has been discovered to contain high levels of phytoestrogens and is useful in the treatment of menopause symptoms. Some studies have shown the herb to be very effective in reducing hot flashes.
Now that you've gained an idea of the early symptoms of menopause, here are a few simple questions you may ask yourself in order to understand further what to do to address these signs:
- Which of these symptoms are you currently experiencing and what are the levels of tolerability? Identifying the particular symptom helps you to find the specific remedy. If you are experiencing several symptoms, it is also possible that these are related to each other and are related to the same underlying causes.
With regards to tolerable symptoms, it likely means that your body is only following the natural path towards menopause and they shouldn't probably be such a big deal. Severe symptoms could indicate that other conditions are involved and may need more attention. - Remember the saying "you are what you eat"? The following questions relate to how you keep your body in shape in terms of nutrition and physical activity--what do you eat and what are your eating habits? Do you exercise? Do you take supplements?
- Are you frequently under stress? The demands of your job or household chores could be taking a toll on your body and thereby aggravating the symptoms of menopause. Take into consideration also if you are taking prescription drugs or consume large amounts of alcohol or caffeine. These are ingredients that add to your stress.
- And probably the most important question is what your age is. Some might say that age is only a number but you should be able to compare your condition to other women of your age.
Women who are in the pre-menopause stage are sometimes overcome by anxiety as they approach it simply because of anecdotes that they hear which are sometimes exaggerated. Again, we should mention that menopause is merely a natural phase in the life of a woman and there is nothing to be fearful of. By understanding your symptoms and asking the pertinent questions, you could ease the transition into menopause.
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