Are you experiencing any of these symptoms?
Irregular or infrequent periods
Hot flushes
Sweating at night
Frequent headaches
Moody, irritable, feeling down, anxious
Sleep issues
Unusual tiredness
Difficulty in concentrating, forgetful
Unexplained muscles and joints pain
Dry skin, increasing facial hair, losing head hair
Sudden weight gain
Less interested in sex, uncomfortable intercourse
Dry vagina
Frequent urination, unable to control your bladder
Repeated urine infections
If yes:
Ask yourself
Have your period started changing, lighter or heavier flow or change in the cycle length (shorter/longer)?
Are you experiencing night sweats, nausea or hot flushes?
These are common signs that menopause is approaching, and may affect your daily activity and productivity.
Do you become emotional, anxious or irritated more easily than you used to?
Women often experience mood changes during this phase, Sometimes these changes are linked to other symptoms of menopause such as difficulty sleeping.
Do you sometimes have difficulty concentrating? Do you have occasional memory loss?
Do you have trouble sleeping?
Almost half of women find it difficult to fall asleep, or frequent nighttime awakening.
Have you experienced physical changes?
Leading up to menopause and after, the estrogen levels in a woman’s body decrease. This can affect the skin’s collagen and cause wrinkles, bring on joint pain, and cause fatigue. Many women also report gaining weight around their waistlines.
Are you less interested in sex than you used to be?
Do you experience vaginal dryness or pain during intercourse?
Do you have less control over your bladder than you used to?
Would you describe yourself as feeling depressed even though your life is satisfying?
On a scale of 1 to 10, how much is your life affected by your symptoms?
(0 being the least affected and 10 being most severely affected)
You should see a doctor if you experience symptoms that disrupt the emotional, physical or mental rythms of your life.
If you suspect perimenopause has begun, talk to your doctor. We are happy to help!