How Menopause Affects the Body

The loss of estrogen from menopause can affect your whole body. Bones, joints and muscles Bone loss Joint pain and stiffness Loss of muscle mass and strength Menopause is the most common cause of osteoporosis . About 7 out of 10 peri/menopausal women deal with: Musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause Joint and muscle pain Lower bone density Stiffness and fatigue that come from falling estrogen levels. Thyroid Thyroid issues, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism NOTE: Some menopause symptoms overlap with symptoms of thyroid conditions, such as: Sweating Anxiety Fatigue Brain fog Body composition Shifting of weight from the hips and thighs to the belly. Weight gain, which may be a result of: Slowing metabolism Menopause symptoms, such as poor sleep and mood changes, affecting how we eat and exercise Vagina Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), which includes: Dryness and thinness of the lining of your vagina Burning, itching, pain during sex or urinary tract infections Did you know: At least half of menopausal women have GSM. Skin Skin that sags and wrinkles due to loss of collagen Dry irritated skin from less oil production Flare-ups of acne and other skin conditions Mental...