Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause. These are a sudden sensation of heat that spreads over all or part of the upper body. As your body tries to compensate for its physical changes, there can be emotional changes too. Again, these symptoms vary in intensity from woman to woman. Some women experience nervousness, irritability, fatigue or mild depression.
Hot flashes can cause trouble sleeping which, in turn, can result in memory loss and mood swings.
But these emotional changes are a normal and natural consequence of sleep pattern disturbances. Taking care of yourself during menopause. It's important that you develop a trust and rapport with your doctor so he or she will be familiar with your medical history. You should schedule a complete gynecologic and breast exam once a year so health problems can be discovered and treated early. You can improve your health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease by eating a balanced diet, following a regular program of exercise, and quitting smoking.