Women have receptors for reproductive hormones (i.e. estrogen, progesterone and testosterone) throughout the body. It can be helpful to complete a Menopause Symptom Checker. Whilst this does not contain all of the potential symptoms, it is helpful for joining the dots when you are considering your own health, and we use these questionnaires in gaining information prior to all appointments at the clinic.
A woman’s experience of the menopause is individual; not all women will experience all of the symptoms but common symptoms are:
- Hot flushes
- Night sweats
- Difficulty sleeping
- Feeling unhappy or depressed
- Panic attacks
- Feeling tense or nervous
- Heart beating quickly or strongly
- Loss of interest in sex
- Muscle and joint pains
- Headaches including worsening migraines
- Poor concentration
- Feeling tired or lacking in energy
- Hair loss
- Formication (a feeling of insects crawling on your skin)
- Crying spells
- Loss of interest in most things
- Irritability
- Feeling dizzy or faint
- Parts of the body feeling numb or tingling
- Joint pains and muscle aches
- Loss of feeling in hands and feet
- Breathing difficulties
- Vaginal dryness and itching with painful intercourse
- Wanting to pass urine often
- Urinary urgency
- Hair and skin changes
- Dry eyes/dry mouth
- Weight gain
This can be a time of doubt, loss of self confidence and confusion. But it should not be a time of isolation.
Whether you seek advice, clarification or medication, our friendly team of doctors are happy to help.
Last updated: May 2026
