Women's Health

What is Menopause?

Menopause is defined as more then 12 months since last menses. 

Peri-menopause is defined as less than 12 months since last menses.

 

Menopausal symptoms may include any or all the following: 

• Hot flashes

• Night sweats

• Vaginal dryness 

• Painful intercourse

• Weight gain water retention 

• Mood swings

• Irritability

• Anxiety  

• Low sex drive

• Acne

• Muscle/joint pain 

• Fatigue

• Low motivation

• Tearfulness 

• Depression

• Disturbed sleep

• Incontinence/ Frequent UTIs 

• Heart Palpitations

• Osteoporosis

• Fibrocystic breasts 

• Irregular menses

• Headaches

• Itching 

• Cold body feeling