When your body stops producing estrogen and progesterone, menopause symptoms, the physical and emotional changes that occur as ovarian function declines. Also known as perimenopause transition, it's not a disease—it's biology. For most women, it starts in their 40s and can last years, with hot flashes, sudden waves of heat, often followed by sweating and chills hitting hardest. These aren’t just discomforts—they’re signals your nervous system is rewiring itself in response to dropping hormone levels.
Alongside hot flashes, many women experience night sweats, intense sweating during sleep that disrupts rest and leads to fatigue, mood swings, brain fog, and joint pain. These aren’t random. They’re tied to how your brain’s thermostat (the hypothalamus) misreads temperature signals without enough estrogen. Some women barely notice; others feel like their body has turned against them. The same hormonal shifts can also trigger hormonal changes, fluctuations that affect sleep, metabolism, bone density, and even heart health. It’s not just about periods ending—it’s about your whole system adjusting.
What you read online might make it sound like you need pills or drastic fixes. But the truth is, many symptoms respond well to simple, science-backed adjustments: cooling your bedroom, avoiding spicy food and alcohol, practicing deep breathing, or even trying low-dose hormone therapy if your doctor says it’s safe. You don’t have to suffer silently. The posts below cover real strategies—how certain medications cause or worsen sweating, what natural relief actually works, and how to talk to your doctor without being dismissed. This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about understanding your body, knowing what’s normal, and finding what helps you—not someone else’s story.
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