Symptoms of the menopause: Recognize the signs of the menopause

The menopause is a phase of life that every woman goes through at some point. For most women, it begins in their mid-forties. Ovulation stops more and more frequently, monthly bleeding becomes weaker and at some point it arrives, the last menstrual period - also known as the menopause.

Many women find this time a relief. However, this time is associated with different sensations and symptoms for everyone. In this article, you can find out what symptoms you can expect during this phase of life and how you can make this time easier for yourself with natural vital substances.

These symptoms can accompany you during the menopause

Hot flushes, sweating - especially at night - and mood swings: these are the best-known and most common symptoms during the menopause. But other symptoms such as

1. hormonal hair loss,
2. sleep disorders combined with exhaustion and tiredness during the day and
3. weight gain can also occur in the phase of life before the menopause.

The good news is that there are ways and means of dealing with all these symptoms more effectively.

"In addition to hormone replacement therapy, which is classified as risky, there are now a number of remedies (e.g. vital substance complexes) that can be taken for menopausal symptoms. How can additional health advice for women, such as that you offer, help women to cope with symptoms during this time?

Night sweats: a particularly common symptom during the perimenopause

Night sweats in particular are an accompanying symptom of the menopause that women very often report. This symptom is due to the fact that a woman's body produces fewer female hormones before the menopause . This can lead to an excess of stress hormones, which in turn can trigger night sweats.¹ As a result, women in the pre-menopausal phase may occasionally wake up in a cold sweat at night.

However, this night sweating is not only unpleasant, it also disturbs your sleep. You don't sleep well and may also be in a bad mood. It can therefore be useful to counteract this night sweating with herbal help if it is affecting your quality of life too much. In extreme cases, it may also be advisable to consult a doctor. Night sweats can also have other causes.

Many women experience hot flushes during the menopause

There is another symptom that can affect you during the menopause: sweating, which can be sudden and severe. The disturbing thing about this is not just the sweating itself, but the sudden onset of the hot flushes, which spread suddenly over your face, neck and upper body. Such hot flushes can also occur when a woman doesn't need them: for example, during a conversation with colleagues in the office or in a restaurant at lunch with friends instead of during sport, where it wouldn't be particularly noticeable.

The good news is that there are methods and ways in which you can curb these sudden hot flushes. You can read more about this in our article "Hot flushes during the menopause: How you can relieve the hot flashes naturally".

Hair loss is often triggered by hormonal changes in the body

The hormonal changes in a woman's body can also lead to hair loss during the menopause in some cases. Around a third of women are affected during the menopause. This is also triggered by reduced oestrogen production. This leads to an excess of androgens (male sex hormones). This hormonal imbalance has an effect on hair growth. The hair cycle is shortened and hair loss occurs as a result. ²

You can read more important information about hair loss before the menopause and how you can support your hair growth with herbal remedies in the article "Hair loss during the menopause: the causes and how you can counteract them".

Sleep disorders and symptoms of exhaustion can also occur

Sleep disorders occur in a relatively large number of women during the menopause. Around 40 to 60 percent of women report difficulty falling asleep and/or sleeping through the night. Here too, the strong fluctuations in hormone production can be identified as a trigger. Above all

1. oestrogens,
2. gestagens and
3. progesterone,

all three of which have a direct or indirect effect on the sleep-wake cycle.

Progesterone, for example, relaxes the psyche and nerves, alleviates anxiety and thus supports healthy sleep. If progesterone production in the body decreases, this has an effect on all three areas mentioned. The ability to relax decreases. This is why you may find it difficult to wind down in the evening and fall asleep during the menopause.

You can read more important information about sleep disorders during the menopause and how you can fall asleep and sleep through the night better again despite hormone fluctuations in the article "Sleep disorders during the menopause: What can help you with sleep problems".

Weight gain during the menopause: what you can do about it

Many women agree that the menopause inevitably leads to weight gain. But not everything is due to the menopause. There is no doubt that many women gain weight or have difficulty maintaining their weight during this stage of life. However, the menopause is not solely responsible for this. There are several factors at play here:

1. The increased levels of male hormones mean that women tend to put on more fat on their stomachs, similar to men.
2. As we get older, we all lose muscle mass, which in turn causes the
3. basal metabolic rate decreases. This means that our body needs less, but we often eat just as much as we did when we were younger.

To escape this spiral, one thing helps: more exercise . You can find out more about this in our article "Weight gain during the menopause: How to get rid of the extra kilos".

How to integrate exercise into your everyday life:

1. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
2. Ride your bike to the bakery and leave the car at home or
3. go for regular walks and walk short distances a little faster than usual.

These other symptoms can occur during the menopause

In addition to the common symptoms already mentioned, some women sometimes experience these other symptoms during the menopause:

1. Cycle fluctuations: Initially usually shorter cycles, but towards the end of the menopause, periods tend to be overdue for longer, in other words, the cycles become longer.
2. Changed bleeding: Some women also notice heavier bleeding during the menopause.
3. Mood swings: The reduced production of oestrogen has a direct effect on the psyche. In addition to anxiety and restless sleep, mood swings and even depression can be the result.
4. Cardiovascular problems: Hormonal changes increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
5. Urinary tract infections and vaginal dryness : The hormonal change can cause the mucous membranes in the vagina to become thinner and drier. This makes you more susceptible to urinary tract infections.

How good that there are valuable herbal remedies that can support you during this phase of your life. However, if several of these symptoms occur or if you feel that your quality of life has been permanently impaired, it is best to consult your GP or gynecologist.

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"What advice do you have for menopausal women who are suddenly confronted with changes to their body, such as weight gain, hair loss and mood swings, but who absolutely want to avoid taking supplements or other medication? How can they get such symptoms under control and thus regain some of their quality of life?"

The most popular herbal substances for symptoms during the menopause

There are many different symptoms during the menopause. Some women are barely affected, others more so. So it's a good thing that Mother Nature has some plant substances to offer in these cases that can help the female body get through these exciting times more easily. These include the following:

1. Monk's pepper is the grande dame of plant substances. Monk's pepper has been used for centuries to alleviate women's ailments, such as menopausal symptoms. Initial studies have already been carried out, particularly in connection with menopausal symptoms such as mood swings, anxiety and depression, which indicate that these symptoms can be significantly reduced by taking monk's pepper. Monk's pepper is said to have a regulating effect on the hormonal imbalance in a woman's body during the menopause. ^{3 4}
2. Evening primrose oil: This vegetable oil with its high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids (omega 3 and omega 6) is also said to have positive properties in relation to the treatment of typical menopausal complaints. The effect of this valuable plant oil has mainly been observed in connection with psychological symptoms and hot flushes. ^{5 6}
3. St. John's wort: St. John's wort is said to have a positive effect on the human psyche. For this reason, herbal remedies containing St. John's wort are often taken during the menopause.^{7 8}
4. Yam root: Compared to monk's pepper, the yam root is quite literally a shadowy plant. It has even taken a back seat in natural medicine. Yet the root contains the natural ingredient diosgenin, which is considered a precursor of the hormone progesterone. In this context, yam is said to have a positive effect, particularly in relation to cardiovascular complaints during the menopause.^{9 10}

The perfect combination of all these valuable plant substances can be found in the vital substance complex CHANGE YEARS from Pure Ella - available here in our Feelgood Shop. This means you only need one preparation that targets a wide range of typical menopausal symptoms. So you can look forward to the menopause with peace of mind.

The WECHSELJAHRE vital substance complex: perfectly tailored to symptoms during the menopause

If you are affected by certain symptoms during the menopause, there are herbal remedies that you can use to get these symptoms under control. One of these preparations is the vital substance complex WECHSELJAHRE. This complex of high-quality plant substances and valuable vitamins, specially developed for women, is highly valued by many women for a wide range of menopause-related complaints: the vital substance complex accompanies you during the menopause. The typical symptoms can fade into the background and your chances of a relaxed menopause increase - look forward to a better quality of life.

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