When women go through menopause mood swings are a part of it. For some women it is a roller coaster of emotions. Once you know that you are going through menopause you will notice sadness,irritability, unpredictable mood changes, more stressed out, anxiety and problems sleeping.
The signs and symptoms of depression to know
- You can’t sleep
- You sleep too much
- Your concentration is weak
- Can’t handle daily easy tasks
- You feel hopeless and helpless
- You can’t control your negative thoughts
- No appetite or you may eat too much
- Short tempered
- More irritable
- More aggressive than usual
- Drinking more alcohol than normal
These sign and symptoms of depression with menopause and hot flashes are also ones that can be related to clinical depression. Keep in mind that the depression you will experience with menopause will vary from woman to woman. This is based on her severity of menopause that she has. Also knowing that some of the signs and symptoms can be a part of life’s trials and tribulations. However, when these symptoms get to be stronger and lasting longer then this is when you must seek help.
Speak with your medical professional and explain in detail of your depression with menopause, in order to get the best recommendation for your condition and to give you a better sense of peace of mind.
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Do I know what is going on with me with my menopause?
When a woman is approaching menopause she can be clueless as to know to to expect, recognize or even have an ideal of what is going on with her. I know from my experience in my early stages of menopause I did not know anything as far as what was going on with my body. (Click here to read my story) I did begin to realize that my body was changing in ways that were different. My mood and body was altering because of the lost of hormones and the different chemicals my mind needed to function properly.
I will provide for you the key symptoms to look out for with menopause.
1. Hot Flashes, Cold Flashes - The body may flush red in the face and chest, or it may just be an overwhelming sense of heat. Conversely, the body may feel stone cold and you may shiver. Some will alternate between the two as the body is unable to correct its sense of temperature. These two symptoms are said to be felt by 75% of everyone who goes through menopause.
2. Night Sweats - Night sweats can best be defined like having hot flashes at night. The body will sweat and feel extremely warm. You may have nightmares from the sleep disturbance. If nothing else the lack of sleep will manifest to fatigue and higher stress levels. Night sweats can have a lasting effect on you just for the sleep disturbance factor alone.
3. Menstrual Irregularities - There doesn't have to be a complete stop of menses all at once, they may become more frequent first, or more sporadic. There may be spotting or other irregularities to the woman. There may be more cramping than normal while your body's hormones are lessening.
4. Loss of Sex Drive - The flux of hormones in the body also can trigger a loss of a women's libido. This also has to do with the one other symptom of menopause, the vaginal dryness. The vaginal dryness can make any sexual penetration uncomfortable and the shift of hormones may make you lose your want of sex for a time period.
Those four symptoms of menopause are the ones that are said to be the most irritating to women. While some of these many get relief through natural remedies for menopause or through hormone replacement therapy, there are those that will just deal with them without any remedy at all. Some women may even be experiencing these while continuing to have their periods and will be unaware that they may be in early stages of menopause.
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If ever in doubt, check with your healthcare provider.Knowing what to look out for will help you in gaining control with your symptoms. With rewarding results.
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Until next time…Look out for your signs with menopause and hot flashes.
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Going through menopause at an usual age was shocking! That in it’s self was a change that was totally unexpected. As I look back at the many changes I went through and what I am really dealing with now is just so good! You can read my story here. I often think of all of the adjustments and the different lengths I took to make myself cope and be comfortable with the many symptoms. As time went on they got worst and the worst of them all were the hot flashes and night sweats. Just these two symptoms alone was enough to go crazy. I am not even going to tell you how bad the mood swings were. They were BAD! One minute I was happy and ok, then the next minute I would break out into a cry. I was just a mess!
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Consult with your medical professional to discuss the best recommended products for your menopause and hot flashes.
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We could be discussing various subjects concerning all kinds of medical conditions and there are many words used that we are not familiar with. When it comes to this subject menopause and hot flashes, there has been many words in my post that were used. Some of them were understood and some were not.
I am providing a short list of the terminology used for menopause and other medical conditions. Familiarize yourself with the terms for better understanding of your conditions.
Terms used:
- Androgens: A group of hormones that promote the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics.
- Antidepressants: Medication used to treat depression.
- Anxiety: A feeling of apprehension, fear, nervousness, or dread accompanied by restlessness or tension.
- Birth Control: A way for men and women to prevent pregnancy. Methods include birth control pills, rings, condoms, vaginal spermicides, intrauterine devices (IUDs) and vasectomy.
- Bladder: The sac that holds urine.
- Bone mineral density (BMD): A term used to describe the amount of calcium present in the bones.
- Breast Cancer: A disease in which abnormal cells in the breast divide and multiply in an uncontrolled fashion. The cells can invade nearby tissue and can spread through the bloodstream and lymphatic system (lymph nodes) to other parts of the body.
- Calcium: A mineral taken in through the diet that is essential for a variety of bodily functions, such as the transmission of nerve impulses, muscle contraction, and proper heart function. Imbalances of calcium can lead to many health problems and cause nerve cell death. Calcium is also important for bone health.
- Cancer: A general term for more than 100 diseases in which there is an uncontrolled, abnormal growth of cells. Cancer cells can spread throughout the bloodstream and lymphatic system to other parts of the body.
- Cervix: The lowest part of the womb, or uterus, through which babies pass when they are born.
- Clinical trial: An organized research program conducted with patients to evaluate a new medical treatment, drug,or device.
- Dysmenorrhea: Pain associated with a woman’s menstrual period.
- Dyspareunia: Pain during intercourse.
- Endometrial cancer: Cancer of the lining of the uterus or womb.
- Estrogen: A female sex hormone that stimulates and maintains female sex characteristics. They are either natural or synthetic. Estrogens are used to treat menstrual and menopausal disorders and are also used in oral contraceptives.
- Fallopain tubes: Narrow, muscular tubes attached to the upper part of the uterus that serve as funnels for the ova (egg) to travel from the ovaries to the uterus. Conception, the fertilization of an egg by a sperm, normally occurs in the fallopain tubes.
- Fibrinogen: A protein in the blood that helps it clot.
- Gynecologist: A doctor who specializes in the care and health of the female reproductive organs.
- Hormone therapy (HT): The use of hormones, usually a combination of estrogen and progesterone,as a therapy, often used to treat the discomforts of menopause or to replace hormones (especially estrogen) lost after menopause.
- Hot Flash: A momentary sensation of heat that may be accompanied by a red, flushed face and sweating.
- Hysterectomy: The surgical removal of the uterus.
There are many more terms that are used with menopause and other medical conditions. I urge you to print these definitions out for your learning and understanding of menopause and hot flashes.
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Make your own recovery the first priority in your life.
~Robin Norwood
Thank you for reading and applying this information towards your condition. You are always welcomed to leave a comment, questions or suggestions below this post. Your expressions are appreciated.
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Data Source: Cleveland Clinic
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