Am I In Menopause?

Are you a woman between the age of 45 and 55?

Have you noticed any changes in your menstrual pattern, such as less frequent menstruation?

Have you noticed that you begin to have either unusually lighter or heavier periods than you normally experienced?

Do you have short, sudden feelings of heat in your face, neck and chest with your skin becoming red and sweaty in the affected areas (hot flushes)?

Do you have hot flushes at night (night sweats) or do you have trouble sleeping?

Do you feel that your heart is pounding or fluttering (heart palpitations), usually when you’re in the middle of a hot flash?

Do you have a reduced sex drive (you loss interest in sex, or you have less pleasure from sex)?

Do you have vaginal dryness or any kind of discomfort during sex?

Do you find it difficult to concentrate or have memory problems?

Do you experience mood swings, get into a low mood or experience anxiety?

Do you have sore breasts (breast pain that you may feel in one or both of your breasts)?

Have your breasts lose fullness and firmness or did you change your cup size?

Have your headaches started to occur or if you have had them before, are they now more frequent or getting worse?

Have you noticed any changes in your bladder control, such as frequent urination?

Do you have recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

Have you gained weight lately?

Is your hair thinning or do you have unwanted hair growth on other parts of your body, such as your face, neck, chest or upper back?

Do you have diagnosed osteoporosis?

Based on your answers, we cannot say that you are in menopause. The reasons for your symptoms may be hormonal changes that may have nothing to do with menopause. It is best to see a doctor and determine the exact cause of your symptoms. Also, schedule regular appointments with your doctor for preventative health care and always seek medical advice if you have any concerns.

Based on your answers, we can say that you are probably menopausal. Menopause is a natural process and represents the end of a woman's menstrual cycle. Menopause symptoms can begin several years before and last for four or more years after menopause. Menopause symptoms can be alleviated by some natural remedies and lifestyle adjustments. However, if your symptoms are severe and affect the quality of your life, you may need hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of HRT and other treatment options so that you can decide on the best treatment for you.