Estrogen receptors are found throughout the entire body so when our estrogen starts to decline, this can affect almost everything.
Here is a list of some of the symptoms that can be experienced during perimenopause and post menopause:
- Hot flashes
- Headaches/Migraines
- Irritability
- Depression
- Insomnia/sleeplessness
- Anxiety
- Low libido
- Increased urinary frequency
- Dental problems
- Hair loss/hair thinning
- Mood changes
- Fatigue
- Joint pain
- Breast tenderness
- Muscle pain
- Tingling in extremities
- Painful intercourse
- Digestive issues (including gas and bloating)
- Brittle nails
- Heart palpitations
- Hearing loss/tinnitus
- Feeling light headed
- Brain fog
- Weight gain/body composition changes
- Unloved feelings
- Dry vagina
- New facial hair
- Difficulty concentrating
- Frozen shoulder
- Acne
- Body odor
- Asthma
- Autoimmune disease
- Muscle loss
- Vertigo
- Yeast infections/UTIs
Of course some of these symptoms can be related to other things as well and it’s always best to discuss them with your doctor.
We will also discuss how we can lessen them through lifestyle. 🍎🏋️♀️