Fatigue
Symptoms in Detail
For women in menopause...
Fatigue can come crashing in at any time, for no good reason.
What is menopausal fatigue?
Menopausal fatigue, or crashing fatigue, is when the feeling of extreme exhaustion and complete lack of energy suddenly becomes overwhelming.
Oftentimes with this symptom it’s not about feeling sleepy or wanting to go to bed. It’s about not being able to carry on with your normal activities because of a complete absence of energy.
Stress and anxiety can be a trigger for this type of lethargy.
Why does menopause cause fatigue?
As with many of the other symptoms of menopause, hormonal imbalances are the major culprit. Your energy levels will mirror the fluctuations in your estrogen levels and when they are rock bottom you will be sure to feel fatigue.
These hormonal changes will also interrupt your normal sleep pattern. The resulting sleeplessness will cause fatigue during the day.
Other menopausal symptoms such as memory lapses can cause stress which will also contribute to fatigue.
Know the 34 symptoms of menopause
Here are all of the documented symptoms of menopause you need to look out for:
Physical Symptoms
- Incontinence
- Changes in Body Odour
- Bouts of Rapid Heart Beat
- Breast Pain
- Headaches
- Joint Pain
- Itchy Skin
- Burning Mouth Syndrome
- Electric Shock Sensation
- Digestive Problems
- Gum Problems
- Increased Tension in Muscles
- Formication - Crawly Skin
- Paresthesia - Numbness in Hands and Feet
- Osteoporosis - After Several Years
