Nutritionist Gail Madalena, spoke to Express.co.uk on behalf of Puresport to discuss some of the ways in which diet can benefit women during this time in their life.
Which symptoms are most common during menopause?
There are a number of symptoms commonly associated with menopause, as well as some are lesser-known side effects.
Ms Madalena told Express.co.uk: “Not everyone does experience symptoms of perimenopause; in fact, some women may just notice that their periods become irregular and eventually stop.
“However, other common symptoms include vaginal dryness and soreness, hot flashes, night sweat, issues with sleeping and also mood fluctuations.
“Weight gain can also become an issue and some females may experience a noticeable slowing down of their metabolism.”
Perimenopause and menopause can also cause chaos for your skin, as well as some additional side effects which some women may find embarrassing or uncomfortable.
Ms Madalena added: “There are also some less common signs of perimenopause; itchy skin is one symptom. Due to lower oestrogen levels, skin can become dry and irritable, and this can also affect skin on the scalp, plus the mouth may feel dryer too.
“You might also notice that your hair starts to become thinner; again due to lower oestrogen levels, so using a moisturiser morning and evening can help. Less oestrogen also causes brittle nails as well as excess sweating.
“A drop in oestrogen also affects the levels of calcium in bones leading to an increased risk in osteoporosis. “
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