What are the symptoms of peri-menopause?

Hormones impact so much of our body, our mind and how we feel. That’s why, when hormone levels change during peri-menopause and the menopause, women can experience a wide range of symptoms.

The symptoms many women think of are:

• Hot flushes

• Irregular, light or heavy periods

• Difficulty sleeping

• Palpitations

But did you know that these are common symptoms too:

• Low mood, mood swings and low self-esteem

• Anxiety

• Memory or concentration issues (brain fog)

• Headaches

• Muscle aches and joint pain

• Changed body shape and weight gain

• Skin changes including dry and itchy skin

• Reduced sex drive

• Vaginal dryness and pain

• Itching or discomfort during sex

• Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)

If you are suffering, do speak to a doctor.  There are treatments that could help.

At The Maxwell Practice, you can book in to see Dr Mike Thomas or Dr Joanna Goldie-Brammer, both of whom are trained and highly experienced in treating the menopause.