The Symptoms of Menopause

Menopause symptoms are the worst, and no symptom matters unless it is happening to you.

Hot flashes (why are there so many words for this? Hot flushes, night sweats… It is Hot Flashes), low libido or sex drive, dry vagina, bloating, dry skin. Ok, those are the ones they mention in the book. How about all the others? The ones above can possibly be “treated” with prescriptions, OTC’s or herbal supplements, oils, etc. for the most part.

What about VooDoo pains? The stabbing in the side of your head. Your foot tweaks for no reason. The sudden and unbelievable stomach pain goes away in 3 seconds or less. (Seriously, if it lasts longer than that, see a doctor). Menopause brings a host of menopause symptoms that no one could possibly diagnose as they happen so quickly and infrequently, yet they can be debilitating. And bloody scary if you don’t know about them. I am here to tell you they are real. Now breathe.

So many symptoms, so little time.

Time: They could give us that if they wanted. What is the question we all have: WHEN WILL IT END? Why isn’t there a test? Where is the research? We can get a test for anything but not to see how much longer menopause will last? They can only give you the best guess and that is if you get a somewhat compassionate doctor.