Hi Lorlee,
The signs & symptoms of peri-menopause are as follows:
Menstrual irregularities, hot flashes, sleeping disturbances, decreased vaginal lubrication, increase susceptibility to urinary tract and yeast infections, decreasing fertility, decreasing libido, higher cholesterol and loss of bone.
Hot flashes and sleeping disturbances may be of most troubling to those with panic. Hot flashes include sudden feelings of warmth, racing heartbeart, sweating, looking flushed and feeling chilled as the hot flash subsides.
Tips to help?
* Don't let your core temperature fluctuate too much. This can bring on hot flashes
* Exercise! This helps with bone loss, regulating sleeping disturbances and the occurence of hot flashes.
* Avoid caffeine, smoking, hot & spicy foods and alcohol are known triggers of hot flashes.
Hope this helps.
Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist
