Symptoms: Much more than hot flushes

There are literally dozens of symptoms which can affect women during the peri menopause and menopause. You are unlikely to experience them all and the symptoms you do experience may change during your menopause journey. Most (but not all) peri menopause and menopause symptoms are caused by falling levels of the hormone oestrogen. Oestrogen is often called the “female” hormone, there are oestrogen receptors on almost every cell in your body and symptoms can appear from to top of your head to the tips of your toes. It’s important to recognise what could be the symptoms of the peri menopause and menopause so you can act and choose the right treatment for you.