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Is it the Menopause?

Many people don't know that the symptoms they are experiencing could be related to the Menopause.

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Is it the menopause?

Menopause occurs when your body naturally starts to produce less hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, eventually causing your periods to stop. Any change to your hormone levels will cause your body to undergo changes.

Menopause usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age, with the average age in the UK being 51. Symptoms can start several months or even years before your periods stop. This is known as perimenopause, which is when your hormones begin to change in preparation for menopause. It is also common for symptoms to continue for a while after menopause: four years on average.  

For many, perimenopause begins in their forties, but some start to see signs even in their mid-thirties. Since menopause tends to be associated with aging, lots of people fail to identify the symptoms of perimenopause, leaving it untreated or misdiagnosed.  

 

 

Here is a list of symptoms.  You may be experiencing some, if not all:

 • Hot flushes during the day or night

• Difficulty sleeping, insomnia or fatigue

• Migraines or headaches

• Aches and pains

• Irregular and/or heavy periods

• Urinary issues, e.g. infections, increased frequency

• Low mood, depression or changes in mood.  [

• Nervousness, anxiety or worry

 • Reduced ability to concentrate or focus

 • Problems with memory recall including short term memory

You can also refer to this symptom checker