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Headaches

During menopause, headaches – including migraines – are common. They can be intense, exhausting, and interfere with daily life. Hormones (what else, by now you know! 😂) play a role in their onset… and their intensity.

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Growing older , and going through menopause, is still too often felt, for a modern woman, as a quiet diminishing.

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Weight gain

In menopause, does your belly grow and you don’t know why? Even without changing how you eat or move? It can feel frustrating, destabilizing, unfair. Sometimes you lose a bit of confidence. You don’t quite recognize your body.

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Vaginal dryness

During menopause, vaginal dryness becomes common. Fewer estrogens = less natural hydration. Result: itching, burning… and sex can become painful.

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Incontinence

Around menopause it’s common to feel sudden urgency or to have small urine leaks. It’s more common than you think — and the good news is there are solutions.

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Sleep problems

During menopause, sleep problems are common. Trouble falling asleep, waking during the night, light sleep… and on waking: fatigue, irritability, lower energy. Sleep is a pillar of well-being; when it wobbles, everything wobbles a little with it.

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Muscle Tone and Strength Loss

Do you feel less strong than before? As if your body is less firm or tires more quickly? It’s not a matter of willpower. This is a common symptom of menopause.

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Night sweats 

Do you wake up drenched, sometimes several times a night? Do you change pajamas, shiver, and feel empty when you wake up? 

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Panic attacks 

Your heart races. Breathing feels hard. You have the sense something bad is about to happen… It may be a panic attack. And yes, menopause can make them more frequent or more intense.

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Muscle pain 

During menopause, muscle pain can appear or get worse. Hormonal changes—especially the drop in estrogen—can affect muscle tone and make muscles more sensitive. 

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Mood swings 

Do you feel irritable for no reason? Does something small suddenly upset you or make you cry? These sudden emotional changes can be exhausting… and surprising. During menopause, hormonal fluctuations disrupt the brain’s chemical messengers. 

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Loss of confidence 

During menopause, many women feel their self-confidence waver. Hormonal, physical, and emotional changes often shake the image one has of oneself. And it’s not just a passing impression — for many, it’s a reality.

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Memory problems 

You’re looking for your phone… while it’s in your hand. You read a sentence… and have to reread it three times to take it in. 

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Joint pain

A discreet symptom… but very common. People often talk about hot flashes or mood swings. But joint pain often shows up unannounced. More than 1 in 2 women suffer from it! And yet, the link with menopause is still rarely made.

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Irregular periods

As menopause approaches, menstrual cycles often become unpredictable. Shorter, longer, skipped… or all of the above.

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Itching

Itching… without explanation? During menopause, some women feel tingling, pulling sensations, and a sudden urge to scratch.

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Irritability

Do you find yourself getting angry over small things? Snapping at the slightest trigger? You’re not “too sensitive”: your body is reacting to a real imbalance. Irritability is a common symptom during menopause.

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Hot flashes

You’re sitting quietly… and suddenly, a wave of heat hits you. Red face, sweating, heart racing… You’re among the 75 to 85% of women who experience this in menopause. It’s not “just feeling a bit warm.” It’s a real symptom. And everyone knows this one… even men. 😛

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Heart Racing 

During menopause, your heart can start racing without warning. It’s that strange feeling when your heart beats faster, harder, or irregularly. Sometimes you can even feel it pounding in your chest. And often… it’s unsettling.

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Hair Loss 

Do you notice more hair in your brush, shower, or on your pillow? Frustrating, right? But it’s a fairly common symptom of menopause.

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Fatigue

Do you feel tired—sometimes completely drained—even after a full night’s sleep? Fatigue is common during menopause. Between broken nights, hormones going freestyle, and other symptoms crashing the party, it can feel like your energy went on holiday without you!

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Dry skin 

Noticing your skin feels tight, itchy or more sensitive? You’re not alone. It’s a very common menopause symptom. As hormones change, your skin changes too. The result: it becomes thinner, drier, and sometimes uncomfortable.

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Dizziness

Dizziness or a spinning sensation can occur during menopause. Hormonal roller coasters can disrupt blood circulation and lower blood pressure.

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Dry eyes 

Do your eyes feel dry, stinging, or burning at times? Hormonal changes in menopause can be the cause. When estrogen drops, eyes tend to dry out more easily.

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Digestive problems 

Upset digestion… what if it’s menopause? Bloating, gas, irregular bowel movements… Few people talk about it, and even fewer know that these digestive troubles can be linked to the hormonal upheavals of menopause.

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Concentration problems

This is sometimes called “brain fog.” The drop in estrogen can affect your memory, concentration, and mental clarity. Not dangerous, but at times quite annoying to live with!

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Depression

During menopause, hormonal fluctuations can cause emotional instability. Many people experience feelings of sadness, mental exhaustion, and lack of energy. This is not imagined: a drop in estrogen truly affects mood.

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Body Odor

During menopause, some women notice that their body odor changes. It’s not about hygiene, but rather… about hormones.

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Your Changing Body 

During menopause, many women notice that their body changes: fat tends to accumulate more around the abdomen or is distributed differently. This is largely due to the drop in estrogen, which plays an important role in fat storage.

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Reduced Libido 

During menopause, a reduced interest in sex is common. Sexual hormones influence desire and pleasure. When their levels drop, libido can also decrease… Result: many women feel less desire during this period.

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Burning Sensation in the Mouth

During menopause, some people experience a burning feeling in the mouth or on the tongue. Hormonal changes increase sensitivity in the mouth, which can also lead to changes in taste.

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Brittle Nails

During menopause, hormonal changes can weaken nails. Due to a drop in estrogen levels, nails often become drier and break more easily. Some women notice that their nails split or crack more quickly.

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Anxiety

Hormones like estrogen and progesterone help our brain stay calm and serene.

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Allergies

During menopause, some women may become more sensitive to allergies. This may be due to hormonal changes that disrupt the body’s immune system. The result: allergic reactions can suddenly appear or become more intense than before.

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Tender Breasts

During menopause, some women may experience breast tenderness or discomfort. This is often linked to hormonal fluctuations, mainly estrogen and progesterone. Changes in breast tissue structure make the area more sensitive to touch.

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19 Sep 2025

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Headaches

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Dizziness

Welcome to this space made for You.

Weight gain

Vaginal dryness

Incontinence

Sleep problems

Muscle Tone and Strength Loss

Night sweats

Panic attacks

Muscle pain

Mood swings

Loss of confidence

Memory problems

Joint pain

Irregular periods

Itching

Irritability

Hot flashes

Heart Racing

Headaches

Hair Loss

Fatigue

Dry skin

Dizziness

Dry eyes

Digestive problems

Concentration problems

Depression

Body Odor

Your Changing Body

Reduced Libido

Burning Sensation in the Mouth

Brittle Nails

Anxiety

Allergies

Tender Breasts

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