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What happens when I begin menopause?
The beginning of the period of menopause (climacteric) is characterized by a very peculiar set of symptoms, some well known but others are confusing unknown women.
1. Climacteric symptoms
However, these complaints may occur in some women even before the rule is removed permanently. The most common are: hot flashes, sweating, palpitations, paresthesia (tingling), melancholy, irritability, mood changes, anxiety, depression, nervousness, headaches, insomnia, etc..
2. Hot Flashes
Hot flashes, sweating with or without, are the most common manifestation and one of the main reasons for the menopausal woman goes to the consultation. Although not all ladies have them, about 8 of every 10 women experience hot flashes in climacteric. They tend to be more severe after surgically induced menopause.
The way we produce is not completely understood, however, is described as a heat wave in the face and neck, extending to the chest. They may be accompanied by a localized or diffuse redness of the skin and / or palpitations.
In many cases, flushing may occur after some annoying chills. The duration is quite variable, a few seconds to, in more severe cases, 5 or 10 minutes. May occur during the day or night, interrupting sleep and being a frequent cause of insomnia and / or mental and physical fatigue the next day. Some situations may desencadenalos, for example, a hot meal, closed environments, the use of clothes very fair, a shock or strong emotion, and so on.