Pre menopause is a phase of transition in a woman’s life and is an integral part of aging. Pre menopause symptoms actually prepare a woman’s body for the next phase which is menopause. The symptoms and their severity may vary from individual to individual. In some women the symptoms may begin during the late thirties whereas in some other women the pre menopause symptoms may come during their forties. Again there are some women who virtually experience no real changes in their body or mind when they are about to approach menopause.

Women in their late thirties and early forties begin to experience a gradual slowdown in their reproductive cycles. This may result in the changes in their bodies’ hormonal balance. As a result pre menopause symptoms occur.

Pre menopause symptoms may appear in the form of bodily disorders or may take the form of psychological problems and behavioral changes. The most frequent and common pre menopause symptoms experienced by women are

(1) hot flushes accompanied by night sweats as well as feelings of coldness
(2) Irregular and skipped periods which can range from light to very heavy and from very short cycles to some very long ones.
(3) Insomnia and other sleeping disorders
(4) Rapid heartbeat
(5) Constant mood swing and a feeling of irritability as well as depression
(6) Lack of focus and attention
(7) Dryness of skin and mouth
(8) Excessive hair loss
(9) Decrease in sexual desire
(10) Dryness of vagina
(11) Dizziness
(12) Nausea
(13) Unexplained weight gain especially around the abdominal area and waistline
(14) Headaches
(15) Joint and muscle pains
(16) Tenderness of breasts
(17) Unstable blood sugar
(18) Emotional distress and frustration

Pre menopause symptoms may last for around ten years in women though it varies individually. Amongst the symptoms there are some which require a doctor’s intervention and need proper attention and care. Otherwise it may create complexities.