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?Changing hormone levels
shouldn’t lessen your quality of life,
yet many men and women suffer
from the aging process. Women, in
particular, experience symptoms of
menopause. Some of the most
painful symptoms include:
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Hot FlashesAs estrogen levels decline, the
body reacts notably to the
decreased hormone supply with
sudden, transient sensations of
warmth.
Excessive fatigueChanging estrogen and testosterone levels impact the way energy is
used at a cellular level. When these natural production of these
chemicals drop, so do energy levels.
Memory lapsesThe sudden inability to concentrate is a
normal symptom of lower hormones and
high stress levels. Interrupted sleep
patterns coupled with excessive fatigue
can also make it difficult to remember
even the most mundane things.
Weight gainLower testosterone levels lead to
a decreased metabolic rate,
meaning that the pounds will add
to the body quicker than ever
before. Hormonal changes also
influence the redistribution of fat,
making it harder to revitalize
your metabolism.
Hair lossThough also a symptom of
aging, thinning hair is one
of the more notable side
effects of changing hormone
levels. Hair may become drier
and more brittle, prone to fall
out in the shower or while
brushing.
DepressionThough sadness and mood swings
normal, persistent blues can be a
telltale sign of hormone imbalance.
You may find yourself withdrawing
from family and friends, losing
interest in once usual activities, and
suffering from sleep and eating
disorders.
IrregularperiodsMenstrual irregularity
typically begins in a
woman’s mid-40s right
before menopause.
Decreasing levels of
estrogen and progesterone
result in absent, short, or
irregular periods.