Possible Symptoms
of Menopause

PHYSICAL

DROPPING REDUCED BREASTS (or too small)

PAINFUL, SWOLLEN BREASTS (or too enlarged)

MUSCLE LOSS

dry mucous membranes (eyes, mouth, vaginal)

swollen belly, hands, feet (before menstruation)

loss of muscle firmness (handpalm)

no or poor menstrual blood loss

excessive menstruation

muscle loosening (flappy belly, bull dog cheeks, …)

too short or too long menstrual cycles (with poor menstruation)

decrease fat utilization

loss of pubic and axillary hair

headaches, migraines during menstruation

premenstrual syndrome

general muscle weakness

hot flashes

headaches, migraines before menstruation

muscle and joint pains

joint pains

abnormal blood sugar levels

 

wrinkles

poor blood oxygen level

 

hair loss on upper part of skull

irregular periods

 

PSYCHIC

anxiety

anxiety, irritability

hyperemotionality, hypersensitivity to emotional and physical stress

depression

nervousness

lack of self-assurance, doubting

continuous fatigue, low energy

light and restless sleep

lack of resistance to physical efforts, lack of muscle strength

lack of resistance to physical efforts, lack of stamina

 

lack of sexual drive

lack of sexual drive

 

 

LONG TERM CONSEQUENCES

precocious aging

cysts, cancer of the breasts

precocious aging

cardiovascular diseases

cysts, cancer of the ovary

cardiovascular diseases

osteoporosis

fibromes, glandulocystic hyperplasia, cancer of the uterus

osteoporosis

 

osteoporosis increased risk