Can you share some women's stories about the first signs of menopause?

One of the first signs can be irregular periods. For example, a woman who used to have a very regular 28 - day cycle might start having periods that come every few months or have spotting in between. Another sign could be hot flashes. I know a woman who suddenly started feeling really hot and sweaty for no reason, especially at night, which was very uncomfortable for her. Mood swings are also common. A friend of mine became more irritable and easily stressed during this time.

Sure. One woman I know, during menopause, she had really bad hot flashes. She would suddenly feel extremely hot and sweaty in the middle of the day or even at night, which seriously disrupted her sleep. Another woman faced mood swings. She could be happy one moment and then suddenly become very irritable for no obvious reason.

Sure. One good menopause story is about my aunt. She embraced menopause as a new phase of life. Instead of fearing the physical changes, she started focusing more on her mental well - being. She took up painting, which she had always wanted to do. Through this new hobby, she met a lot of new friends and found a great sense of purpose. She also started eating healthier and found that she had more energy than before.

Sure! One funny menopause story I heard was about a woman who suddenly started sweating profusely during a very formal business meeting. She was trying so hard to keep her composure while beads of sweat were running down her face. Everyone thought she was just really nervous, but she later told them it was her menopause acting up. Another one is a woman who blamed her menopause for her newfound love of very cold drinks. She said she felt like she was on fire all the time, so she always had an ice - cold beverage in hand, which sometimes led to some comical situations like spilling it on herself.

Sure! One funny menopause story is about a woman who suddenly started sweating profusely during a very important business meeting. She was trying so hard to act normal while secretly fanning herself with her notepad. Another is when a menopausal woman blamed the hot flashes on the office heater being too high all winter, until she realized it was her body's own internal 'heater' going haywire.

Unexplained weight loss or gain can be a sign too. Some women in the stories lost weight without trying, while others gained weight in their abdominal area. This could be due to the changes in the body's metabolism because of the ovarian cancer.

Sure. One common sign in stories is a long - lasting sore throat. It's not like a normal sore throat that gets better in a few days with some rest and medicine.

A common first sign story is that of a person who initially thought they just had a regular cold because of a runny nose and sneezing, but then developed a fever and fatigue which turned out to be COVID.

There was a lady who had to undergo surgical menopause. Initially, she was worried about the side effects like hot flashes and mood swings. But with the help of her doctor, she adjusted her diet, started regular exercise, and took the appropriate hormonal medications. As a result, she not only managed the menopausal symptoms well but also found that she had more energy. She was able to travel and do things she had always wanted to do. Her experience shows that with the right support, surgical menopause can lead to a positive change in life.

One menopause success story could be about a woman named Jane. She managed her menopause symptoms well through regular exercise. She joined a yoga class three times a week. This not only helped with the physical symptoms like hot flashes but also improved her mood. She felt more relaxed and in control of her body.