OBGYN Leesburg Blog: Menopause Symptoms

happy_woman_000015424718_480x360Menopause and You
The transition to menopause is known as perimenopause. During this time, a woman may experience a wide variety of symptoms as the ovaries begin to make less estrogen. A woman reaches full menopause when the ovaries stop releasing eggs all together.

Perimenopause may last one to two years before full menopause is reached, and can yield a wide variety of changes to the body. Our team can help you to understand and better manage the changes that are associated with perimenopause. Keep reading our blog to learn more about the signs and symptoms related to menopause, and how our OBGYN Dr. Ayoub and his staff can help you throughout the process.

What Are the Symptoms of Menopause?

While no two women will experience the same symptoms related to perimenopause and menopause, there are symptoms that are more common than others. Some of the most common menopause symptoms include:

  • Irregular periods
  • Hot flashes which make the whole body feel hot
  • Cold sweats
  • Night sweats
  • Dry vaginal tissue
  • Vaginal infections
  • Increase in urinary tract infections (UTI’s)
  • Incontinence
  • Fat gain and muscle loss

During a consultation with our OBGYN Dr. Ayoub, you will be able to discuss your symptoms, then Dr. Ayoub and his staff will be able to help create a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs. You do not have to be alone with menopause symptoms—let our team at our Leesburg or Reston OBGYN offices help you navigate the changes.

 If you would like to learn more information about what you can expect during menopause, please contact our team. We will answer all of your questions and give you all of the treatments and options we have available at our practice.

We are dedicated to helping women through each stage of health. With our menopause management techniques, we can help you to adjust to new changes in your body with ease. Contact our today to learn more about menopause or any other gynecological symptoms you may have.

 

References:
WebMD. Menopause Health Center. http://www.webmd.com/menopause/