Symptoms of Menopause
by
Amy Scholten, MPH Each woman experiences menopause differently. Some women have many symptoms and others have a few. Changing levels of estrogen and progesterone can cause this variety of symptoms. Symptoms include: Irregular Periods and Irregular Ovulation
Hot Flashes
Vaginal and Bladder Problems
Changes in Sexuality
Fatigue and Sleep Problems
Mood Changes
Visible Changes in Your Body
Other Potential Symptoms
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Menopause. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at:
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https://www.womenshealth.gov/menopause/menopause-symptoms-and-relief. Updated March 16, 2018. Accessed April 17, 2018. The menopause years. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Available at:
https://www.acog.org/~/media/For%20Patients/faq047.pdf?dmc=1&ts=20130416T1306377302. Updated May 2015. Accessed April 17, 2018. Last reviewed March 2018 by
EBSCO Medical Review Board
Marcie L. Sidman, MD Last Updated: 3/15/2015
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