The menopause is famous for making women feel uncomfortable and there’s a whole list of symptoms, such as hot flushes and lack of energy that we all know about. There are, however, several more “unusual” symptoms which people either don’t know about or haven’t worked out that they’re associated to menopause. We’ve put together a list of five of these unusual symptoms in the hope that we can help you to deal with them.
Dry Skin
As your body starts to wind down hormone production, dry skin can be a knock-on effect. The good news is that we have a whole army of moisturisers to help you to deal with this, and as skin ages it requires something richer like Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream Ultra-Rich which will ivisibly mprove hydration and firmness within 15 days!
Poor Sleep
We’re not sure if it’s the nocturnal hot flushes which make sleep feel elusive or just a generally restless night, but feeling tired even after a full night’s sleep is really common for menopausal women. Elemis Quiet Mind Temple Balm contains a blend of oils which combine to promote harmony, tranquillity and relaxation. Apply a couple of drops to your temples to help you to relax and drift off to a more restful sleep.
Headache
You may not think that head pain could be associated with your reproductive system, but lots of women report blinding headaches as part of their menopause symptoms. What most people don’t realise is that oestrogen withdrawal is a really common trigger for migraines, and therefore menopause and migraines tend to go hand in hand. Lying in a dark room and taking analgesics is usually the only sure-fire way to soothe a migraine.
Sensitivity to Sound and Noise
General irritability and feeling overwhelmed is reported as a peri-menopause symptom that some women experience, but some even go on to find that their sensitivity to light and sound is increased, leaving them feeling totally overloaded. Giving yourself time alone to unwind is really important for both your physical and mental wellbeing during this time, so taking yourself off to a bathroom or bedroom and indulging in some at-home spa treatments is a must. We recommend the Elemis Exotic Frangipani Monoi range to help you to unwind.
Joint Pain
Many, previously healthy, women say that they feel like they’ve aged by ten years when menopause starts because it can be so draining and although joint pain seems like a simple case of ageing, it can actually be caused by menopause. Adding fatty oils like Cod Liver Oil as well as a glucosamine supplement can help, as can regular soaks in a warm bath using something like Elemis Aching Muscle Super Soak to soothe aching bones.
Last updated on 24/04/2017.