What are the symptoms of menopause?

The most common menopausal symptoms are hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness. Other symptoms that can occur include:

• mood changes
• anxiety
• diminished memory or concentration
• sleep disturbances
• fatigue
• mild depression
• palpitations
• decreased libido
• muscle pains
• crawling skin
• urinary incontinence

Women who have had a history of depression or severe PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) may be more susceptible to certain symptoms. Women who experience the symptoms listed above during perimenopause, will most likely experience them at a greater degree during postmenopause.