The cause of most menopause symptoms is the sudden or gradual loss of production of the female hormone, estrogen, by the ovaries. The low levels of estrogen can cause some women to experience uncomfortable menopause symptoms.
The hormone estrogen influences:
- mood
- weight and appetite
- body shape
- skin and hair
- sex drive
- bladder and sexual function
- blood vessels
- bone density
For this reason, menopause symptoms affects the above mentioned areas. The effects of low estrogen on a woman's mood manifests as:
- depression
- irritability
- loss of confidence
- anxiety
- fatigue and tiredness
The effects of low estrogen on weight, appetite and body shape manifests as weight gain. The skin and hair becomes dry and there may be a crawling or itching sensation on the skin. Effects of low estrogen on sex drive or sexual function results in reduced libido and urinary incontinance is the result of low estrogen affecting bladder function. Reduced sex drive is also due to reduced testosterone levels as well as reduced estrogen levels.
Menopausal women also have a higher risk of developing heart disease and osteoporosis due to the reduced estrogen levels effects on the blood vessels and bone density.
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