Health Tip: When Menopause Begins
ByABC News
August 13, 2009, 2:18 PM
Aug. 14 -- (HealthDay News) -- The onset of menopause signals more than just an end to a woman's menstrual cycle.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists lists these changes that commonly affect women during menopause:
- Irregular periods, heavy bleeding or periods that stop.
- Hot flashes.
- Night sweats and difficulty sleeping.
- Vaginal dryness and reduced bladder control.
- Thinning, weakening bones.
- Moodiness, diminished memory and reduced concentration.