The menopause can also cause psychological as well as physical symptoms. The NHS says women may experience changes to their mood such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and mood swings.
Women suffering from symptoms may also experience problems with memory and concentration during this difficult period, all of which can be distressing.
Another point of uncertainty regarding the menopause centres around not just when it begins, but how long it lasts for.
Symptoms of the menopause can last for up to months or years.
Furthermore, the NHS add: “Some symptoms, such as joint pain and vaginal dryness, can carry on after your periods stop.” This is something women have experienced for generations, and in recent years, something that health systems have gotten around to help alleviating.
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