Symptoms Vs Hormones
There are 34 recognised Symptoms for Menopause which encompass the physical, psychological, and cognitive effects of decreasing hormones. It is worth having an understanding of the 3 Reproductive Hormones that are decreasing, namely; Oestrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone, and the key symptoms they may cause.
Progesterone is known to be the first hormone to decline, followed by fluctuations in Oestrogen. See below Midst general summary of Symptom areas mapped to hormones.
OESTROGEN
Oestradiol: powerful form needed for reproduction
Oestriol: weaker for for pregnancy
Oestrone: main form produced post menopause
PROGESTERONE
Prepares womb for pregnancy and a mild antidepressant due to calming effect on the brain
TESTOSTERONE
Supports libido, energy and motivation
OESTROGEN
ANXIETY
BRAIN FOG
HOT FLUSHES
MOOD
MUSCLES
SEX LIFE
SKIN & HAIR
SLEEP
HEADACHES
Panic, anxiety. Heart beating quickly. Breathing difficulty.
Trouble concentrating. Memory problems.
Hot flashes and night sweats.
Moodiness and irritability.
Weak or brittle bones. Joint pains.
Vaginal dryness or atrophy. Tender breasts. Decreased sex drive and painful intercourse. Irregular periods or no periods.
Dry skin Feeling fatigued and trouble sleeping.
Headaches before or during your period. Dizziness.
Weight gain, especially in your belly
PROGESTERONE
HOT FLUSHES
MOOD
SEX LIFE
SKIN & HAIR
HEADACHES
Hot flushes,Night sweats.
Mood changes - anxiety/depression.
Vaginal dryness. Irregular or absent menstrual cycles, Tender Breasts.
Difficulty sleeping.
Headaches or migraines
TESTOSTERONE
BRAIN FOG
MUSCLES
SEX LIFE
SKIN & HAIR
SLEEP
Lack of concentration.
Muscle weakness.
Decrease in sexual desire or libido. Reduced vaginal lubrication.
Thinning hair.
Fatigue
