Below is a partial list of Menopause Symptoms. As you read through the list I think it will help you to see that these are some of the normal changes you may experience when you're entering the menopause arena! Even though these symptoms can be scary, it can be a comfort to know that you aren't experiencing these menopause symptoms alone! There are thousands and thousands of women just like you and me who face these issues every day. Together we can conquer menopause. Lets take a quick look.

- Irritability

- Hot flashes, night sweats, cold flash or clammy feeling

- Heartbeat irregularities

- Mood swings

- Can't get a good nights sleep

- Irregular periods; heavy to very light periods, longer or shorter cycles

- Loss of sexual interest

- Vagina dryness, can be painful during sexual intercourse

- Extreme fatigue

- Feelings of anxiety and/or depression

- Memory lapses

- Tenderness in your breasts

- Weight gain, especially in the waist and thigh area

- Disorientation, difficulty in concentration, mental confusion

- Sudden onset of bloating

- Losing your balance, light-headed, dizziness

- Changes in your body odor

- Itchy skin, a creepy crawly feeling

- Increased muscle tension

- Increase of facial hair

When your hormone levels change you can experience a wide variety of symptoms. Some symptoms will last for a short period of time while others can last for years. While some women just breeze through menopause with little or no symptoms, some of us suffer severely with the menopause symptoms.

What can we do to help ourselves?

Try to keep a diary of your changes. This will help you figure out what is going on with your body. You will start to see a pattern that will help you figure out your transition point into menopause. Keep track of any type of treatments you've tried as well. This will help you gain insight into helping you manage your menopause symptoms in the future.

Every woman will have her own unique experience during the transition into menopause. Just because you have a severe symptom today does not mean its going to last forever.

Remember, there are many ways you can take control of your menopause symptoms. You CAN Conquer Menopause!

A final thought... Don't look at the changes as 'negative' ones. Having a positive mental attitude will go a long way in helping you cope with menopause symptoms.