00:09hot flashes and misperiods are what most people associate with menopause but what about brain
00:16fog heart palpitations and even a burning sensation in your mouth tonight on house call
00:23we're discussing the symptoms of menopause and difference between perimenopause and menopause
00:29perimenopause is the transition leading up to menopause it's when hormones such as estrogen
00:36and progesterone begin to fluctuate your periods may become irregular and symptoms begin long before
00:43your final period menopause is reached when you've gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period
00:51and without any other medical explanation it usually occurs in women ages 45 to 55 so many of
00:59these symptoms that we call menopause symptoms actually begin during perimenopause some of
01:05these symptoms that you may experience your period is one of the first things to change your period
01:11may become heavier lighter irregular or simply unpredictable then there are those hot flashes
01:20sudden episodes of heat sweating and flushing that can disrupt your sleep and for some women
01:27their brain is affected you may notice brain fog difficulty concentrating forgetfulness mood changes and
01:36disturbances to your sleep declining estrogen may also cause vaginal dryness discomfort during sex and
01:44urinary symptoms including urgency and recurrent urinary tract infections and some women experience heart
01:52palpitations the sensation of your heart pounding racing or fluttering new or persistent palpitations
02:01however should not be blamed on menopause and here's one you may not expect a burning sensation in the
02:08mouth associated with declining levels of estrogen the important thing to remember is you don't have to suffer
02:16through this transition lifestyle changes such as regular exercise good sleep and limiting alcohol
02:24and smoking can help you through this transition and depending on your symptoms and medical history
02:30your doctor can prescribe non-hormonal therapies or hormone replacement therapy menopause is a natural
02:38stage of life but every woman's experience is different if your symptoms are affecting your quality of life
02:45health speak to your health care provider because there are options that can help it's dr mariana brown the tv6
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