Common
Conditions Occurring at Menopause
Cardiovascular
system: palpitations, high blood pressure, hot
flashes (the major symptom)
Musculoskeletal: aches and pains (not osteoporosis, as it is
usually symptomless), but usually a form of arthritis.
Genital: irregular bleeding, decreased libido, vaginal
dryness
General: dryness and wrinkling of the skin
Neurological: nausea, dizziness, mood changes,
irritability, depression, insomnia, numbness, tingling
Cause of Hot Flashes
Unknown
but two theories merit mention.
1.
Inadequate breathing efforts. Lose
weight, if necessary, to reduce the metabolic rate and to make each breath
deeper. Practice deep breathing daily.
2.
Blood vessel tone. Women with hot
flashes tends to lack the normal tightening of blood vessels
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