It's Called Menopause
Menopause Symptoms
Physical/Mental Symptoms
Positive Symptoms (PS)
1. Hot Flashes
2. Night Sweats
3. Irregular Periods
4. Loss of Libido
5. Vaginal Dryness
6. Mood Swings
7. Fatigue
8. Hair Loss
9. Sleep Disorders
10. Difficulty Concentrating
11. Memory Lapses
12. Dizziness
13. Weight Gain
14. Incontinence
15. Bloating
16. Allergies
17. Brittle Nails
18. Changes in Odor
19. Irregular Heartbeat
20. Depression
21. Anxiety
22. Irritability
23. Panic Disorder
24. Breast Pain
25. Headaches
26. Joint Pain
27. Burning Tongue
28. Electric Shocks
29. Digestive Problems
30. Gum Problems
31. Muscle Tension
32. Itchy Skin
33. Tingling Extremities
34. Osteoporosis
35. Tinnitus
36. Cravings
37. Lack of Motivation (Laziness)
38. Nightmares
39. Weird Sense of Humor
Positive Symptoms:
100. Happy
101. Creativity (PS)
102. Awakening (PS)
103. Freedom (PS)
104. Empowerment (PS)
105. Serenity (PS)
106. Silence
107. Hope
108. Transformation (PS)
109. Confidence (PS)
110. Intuition (PS)
111. Patience
112. Thankfulness (PS)
TO DO List .. This is going to be a work in progress and would appreciate your input if you can think of any questions/things that might help someone else .. Please message me.
1. Schedule your precautionary exams
- Bone Density Test
- Mammogram
- Colonoscopy
- Blood Work
- Eye Exam
- Dental Exam
2. Print out this page and bring it to your doctors as a check list for the symptoms on the left and discuss each one that effects you. DON'T feel rushed it is THEIR JOB to take time with you and make sure all your questions are answered.
3. IF they offer medications to help alleviate any of your symptoms make sure you ask about side effects .. Not just short term but, long term. YOUR Body .. Make sure you do your research.
I will be adding more as I think of them .. Bottom line some doctors will make you feel like you are taking up their time! That you should just take what they are offering and not question them. I think we have been brought up to just trust them .. Don't get me wrong it is important to have faith in what your doctor says and that what they are offering is the right thing for you. Just make sure you aren't just another Meno Number .. NEXT!!!
