Menopause symptoms are not the same for each woman. Some women have many symptoms and others have a few. Some common problems are:
Irregular Periods and Irregular Ovulation
Hot Flashes
Vaginal and Bladder Problems
Changes in Sexuality
Fatigue and Sleep Problems
Mood Changes
Changes in the Body
Other Problems
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Last reviewed March 2020 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Elliot M. Levine, MD, FACOG