Doctors still don’t know ALL of the symptoms a woman might experience during menopause because there are too many to nail down all of them. No two women experience the same thing as their bodies lose their fertility. Alot of people do not know all of the symptoms of menopause because only a few actually make the news. The fact remains that there are too many symptoms of menopause to count. The beginning signs of menopause can be very subtle and barely recognizable. Some are incredibly noticable. Learning which symptoms are truely menopausal symptoms can be an important factor in how and when a woman chooses treatment. If you have already experienced menopause you can be your loved one’s saving grace with the knowledge you already have.

A decline in mental acuity is perhaps the most annoying menopause symptom as all, especially for the woman going through it. Many women report feeling confused, disoriented and that they have a hard time concentrating. Disturbing lapses in memory have also been reported by many women. This is not just frustrating for the woman who has the lapses but also for the rest of the people in her life.

Be sympathetic if the women in your life experience this symptom of menopause. It is far more irritating for them than it is for you!

Incontinence is a very embarrassing symptom of menopause. The lost of smooth muscle tone is what causes incontinence.

You will most likely experience this when you sneeze or if you laugh a lot. This particular symptom of menopause is experienced differently by every woman. Some might not deal with it much at all, others will have it pretty bad. For others it can be debilitating and embarrassing. Try not to laugh at the woman who has to rush to the bathroom each time she sneezes or if she has to wear panty liners or other types of protective wear.

Having increased itching levels is often a menopause symptom that gets overlooked. Crawling or constantly itchy skin is something that some women who are going through menopause experience. This is not the same as the sensation you feel with dry skin.

The most accurate description is that of “ants crawling under the skin.” This is one of the more disturbing symptoms especially if you don’t know what is happening to you. Talk to your doctor if your skin is unusually itchy or you can’t stop scratching. It might be nothing more than a simple skin condition. It could also be a sign that you have started going through your “change of life”.

A woman’s life change is no barrel of laughs. Obviously it is rough for the woman who is going through it. In fact, the family and friends of a menopausal woman will endure many of the same challenges. Just remember the woman you see before you going through this life altering change cannot control what she is experiencing. These are involuntary reactions to changes her body is going through. Try offering her as much support and understanding as you can muster. At some point the process will slow and she will level out. Being able to recognize menopause symptoms can assist loved ones with the right reactions to a menopausal woman.

Some experts believe that Kegel can help. So check out our website as we look at Kegel Exercises for women. We also have another website that covers Kegel Exercises for men.