Menopause Sign 1: Hot Flashes

Characterized by sudden and intense feelings of being too hot, hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms of menopause. While hot flashes can be annoying, most women find that they can manage the symptoms by dressing in layers, sipping ice water, and keeping a few ice packs on hand to help cool things down.

Menopause Sign 2: Irregular Periods

A woman is considered to be officially in menopause after going one year without having a period. However, for most women, this process happens gradually over time. One of the most obvious early signs of menopause is experiencing irregular periods. Your fluctuating hormone levels could cause your periods to be significantly lighter or heavier than usual and the timing is likely to be off of your regular cycle.

Menopause Sign 3: Vaginal Dryness

This common symptom of menopause can cause vulvar irritation or discomfort and pain during sexual intercourse. The good news is that, for most women, a quality lube is all they need to start feeling like themselves again. 

Other Early Signs of Menopause

 While the above signs of menopause are some of the most common, there are several other symptoms that women may experience, including:

• Trouble sleeping
• Breast tenderness
• Decreased sex drive
• Urine Leakage and/or increased urgency
• Mood Swings
• Fatigue

The symptoms of menopause can be annoying, but if you talk to your doctor, you can work out a plan to manage your symptoms. Have you experienced the symptoms of menopause? Are there any other signs that we should add? Let us know by tweeting us @ASTROGLIDE.  

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