2. There are many symptoms associated with the menopause. Some women sail through this transitional period, while others have a really tough time of it…
Symptoms associated with the perimenopause include changes to the usual menstrual cycle (these include periods that may become more frequent and heavier, or less frequent and lighter), anxiety, irritability, mood swings, depression, poor memory and concentration levels, sleep problems, fatigue, loss of libido, hot flashes, night sweats, dizziness and palpitations, vaginal dryness and soreness, urinary problems such as cystitis and thrush, and stiff, aching joints.