The menopause is the phase that marks the end of a woman's period of fertility, when the last menstrual period occurs and which for many women is not easy to face, because it completely changes the life of those who go through this process. In this period there is a decrease in the production of testosterone and oestrogen hormones, which are natural female hormones and with this drop in production, women can experience many symptoms which I will mention here.

• Heat waves
• Night sweats
• Irritability
• Weight gain
• Anxiety
• Joint pain
• Insomnia
• Depression
  

Heat waves

It is one of the most common symptoms of the menopause and it is common to feel very hot from the waist up, especially in the face, which can last for a few minutes.

Night sweats

They usually occur during sleep and end up getting in the way of quality sleep.

Irritability

Women become more emotional, sometimes showing signs of irritability.

Weight gain

With a drop in hormone production, the metabolism slows down and the body's calorie expenditure decreases, making it easier to gain weight.

Anxiety

Anxiety is also another very common symptom of menopause due to the drop in hormone production.

Joint pain

Pain is also a symptom of the menopause and the most common reports are of joint pain and swelling.

Insomnia

The hormone oestrogen has a regulatory effect on the production of melatonin, which is responsible for stimulating our sleep and if it is reduced, it can interfere with the quality of sleep.

Depression

Some women feel a deep sadness for no apparent reason, which can result in a depressive process;

Every woman, if she hasn't already, will go through this process in her life, but don't see the menopause as a "sentence" of poor quality of life or aging. Seek treatment from a medical specialist, there are now many ways to treat the menopause in a pleasant and positive way.