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It’s a natural part of aging, starting with perimenopause and eventually leading into postmenopause
The main sign that your hormones are in flux is changes in your menstrual cycles
Reaching menopause very early raises your risk of certain health conditions
These heat waves can actually start in perimenopause, which can begin up to a decade earlier
While they may not burn calories or cause fevers, these heat waves can make you miserable — but you don’t have to just grin and bear it!
Heat starts in your chest and moves up to your neck and face … and then, the sweating begins
Learn what may trigger the sudden onset of heat and sweat
Hormone therapy, medication and lifestyle changes and can help you get the restful ZZZs you need
Hormone changes can definitely leave you tossing and turning at night, but help is available
Losing menopause weight may take more effort, but it’s doable
A balanced diet of veggies, calcium and soy may help
Stay away from over-the-counter aids unless your doctor specifically recommends them
It may help with hormonal issues, like PMS, irregular periods and breast pain
What to expect and how to handle it
You may be more prone to hot flashes if you have anxiety, but hot flashes can also rev up anxiety
A decline in estrogen can cause intercourse issues, but treatments can help
Some birth control can hide perimenopausal symptoms
Tips on how to cope with dry skin and hair
The Short Answer from a gastroenterologist
Hormone changes may lead to sore breasts, but lifestyle changes can help
Lifestyle changes like diet modification and stress management can go a long way
Visit our Health Library to explore more content about early menopause, perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause.
Your natural estrogen levels support a healthy heart by improving your cholesterol, increasing blood flow and reducing free radicals
Protecting your bones is one of the keys to healthy aging
If menopause symptoms disrupt your life, HRT can help, with minimal cancer risk