15 Symptoms To Expect When Menopause Starts

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Menopause is a natural period in the life of every woman. During this period the reproductive and menstrual functions die out. The onset of this stage for every woman is very individual, on average it starts after 45 years. However, the anxious thoughts about menopause start to visit women long before the first signs appear.

Here’s what happens to the female body with the onset of menopause.

1.You become more emotional

Hormonal changes cause non-standard reactions. You can suddenly burst into tears when watching a usual TV show.

2. You crave for chocolate … all chocolate in the world

You always think about chocolate. Even when you are full, and ate enough of it, the desire to eat one more piece does not vanish.

3. You start gaining weight

Perhaps it’s the result of the fact that you’ve just eaten twenty chocolate bars, or maybe your metabolism simply slowed down. In any case, you start gaining weight too quickly.

4. Mood swings

It’s either you fall into depression, or suddenly you start to shout and flare up on trifles. This condition is similar to the one which occurs in the human body during teenage years.

5. Insomnia

Almost all women face this symptom. It’s possible to cope with sleep disturbances and insomnia taking some sedatives.

6. Memory blanks

You start to forget some things. For example, where you left the keys or what you need to buy in a store.

7. Fear

After a while, you sincerely begin to believe that your brain has left you forever. You begin to fear that your life is over.

8. Facial hair

During menopause, some women start to notice hair growth on their chin. It does not look very nice, but this process is easy to stop with the help of hormonal treatment.

9. Increased sweating

During the day you feel hot flashes and start to sweat. Sometimes it gets so hot that you’re ready to hide in a fridge.

10. You start saying everything that’s on your mind

You know that you should not say everything you think about, but you just can not stop. You speak and speak until you speak out.

11. Outbreaks of aggression

You can not restrain your emotions and react to everything quite aggressively.

12. Personal space

You do not like it when someone touches you or comes too close. You can get nervous even after an innocent hug.

13. Fatigue

Hormonal alteration of the body is reflected in constant and fast fatigue.

14. Puffiness

If you liked your little ankles, then it’s time to say goodbye to them. From now on your legs will not look so elegant. To reduce the puffiness, drink less in the evening.

15. Do you feel like you are going crazy?

Sometimes you really think that you are going crazy. In the end, you can not remember what happened this morning, and you URGENTLY need chocolate.

It’s possible that all of the above symptoms of menopause may not start at once. Every woman is individual. But if you do not cope with them on your own, be sure to seek for medical help.