​Most women in the UK tend to start the menopause in their 40s or 50s, with the average age being 51 years. Typically, women experience 7 menopause symptoms on average, usually 3-4 years before their last period and for a few years after. 45% of women report that menopause makes their working life harder and 47% take the day off due to symptoms, but don’t provide menopause as the reason. Which symptoms you get as a women vary massively, but the most common symptoms include hot flushes, sweating, insomnia, anxiety, impairment of memory and fatigue.
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Other problems include:
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vaginal dryness
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urinary problems
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lack of interest in sex
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headaches
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joint and muscle stiffness
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breast soreness
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bloating
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itchiness and dry skin
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tingling extremities
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thinning hair
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irregular heart beat
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allergies
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dizziness and tinnitus
Long-term oestrogen depletion can cause changes to bones and the cardiovascular system which means that post-menopausal women have an increased risk of certain chronic health complications, such as heart disease and osteoporosis (thinning of the bones which increases the risk of breakage).
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Whether or not you decide to take HRT, the good news is that consulting with a nutritionist and optimising your diet, lifestyle and gut bacteria can help to reduce the severity of menopausal symptoms and protect against long-term health problems associated with this loss of oestrogen. Please see our prices tab for details of the types of appointments we offer.
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Helpful links:
https://www.themenopausecharity.org/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/
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