Women's Hormone Health · Kingwood, The Woodlands & New Caney
Menopause and Perimenopause Symptoms
From irregular periods to brain fog, hormone changes in midlife can show up almost anywhere. Find your symptoms below and learn what may help.
Symptom library
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Each guide explains why the symptom happens, what you can do and how hormone therapy may help.
Irregular Periods
Cycles that come early, late, heavy or light are often the first sign of perimenopause.
Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
A sudden wave of heat, a flushed face, soaked sheets at 3 a.m.
Weight Gain and Belly Fat
Eating the same and gaining anyway, mostly around the middle, is one of the most frustrating parts of midlife.
Low Libido
Losing interest in sex is common in midlife and rarely talked about.
Joint Pain
Achy knees, stiff hands and sore shoulders that show up in your 40s and 50s are often blamed on age alone.
Thinning Hair
A wider part, a thinner ponytail or more hair in the brush can be unsettling.
Vaginal Dryness
Dryness, burning, itching and pain with sex affect about half of postmenopausal women.
Brain Fog
Losing words mid-sentence, walking into a room and forgetting why, trouble focusing at work.
Trouble Sleeping
Lying awake at 3 a.m., waking up hot, never feeling rested.
Heart Palpitations
A racing, pounding or fluttering heart can be scary.
The bigger picture
Symptoms rarely come one at a time
Most women notice several symptoms at once. That is why we look at your whole picture, including thyroid and other labs, before recommending hormone replacement therapy for women. Read about the stages in perimenopause and menopause treatment.
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