The 10 Most Common Menopause Symptoms

Menopause is a daunting, yet unavoidable, part of life for any woman.

But what symptoms can you expect? And what can you do about it?

Let's take a look at the most common symptoms of menopause that are fast-approaching. The sooner you can spot it, the sooner you can start to take action against it and get through to the other side as smoothly as possible.

At what age can you normally expect menopause to start?

The average age of onset for “natural” menopause is 51. However, because of genetics, illness, or medical procedures, some women go through menopause as early as age 35! But that is not too common, and menopause that occurs before this age, whether natural or induced, is known as “premature” menopause.

What are the early symptoms of menopause to look out for?

Some of the most common symptoms that could be tell-tale signs of the start of menopause include:

1. Hot Flushes
   The biggest, most well-known, and most despised symptom of menopause is none other than the dreaded hot flushes!
   Your face and neck may turn red, and your skin may look blotchy during a hot flush. Approximately 70 to 80% of women experience hot flushes during menopause.
   This blast of warmth varies in intensity as well as duration and often disturbs sleeping patterns. You can use the Manna Hot Flush Gel to get rid of hot flushes almost instantly.
2. Night Sweats
   Hot flushes do not only happen during the day – or even while you are awake for that matter! When you get a hot flush episode while you are asleep, you can wake up boiling and drenched in sweat – hence the term: night sweats.
   Although they are basically just hot flushes that happen during the night, it is not to say they will happen to you just because you have hot flushes during the day.
   The Manna Hot Flush Gel also works great for quick relief during night sweats, and you can even use it to prevent them by applying it just before going to bed.
3. Difficulty Sleeping
   It is not difficult to imagine that you might have difficulty sleeping while suffering from night sweats. But this is not the only reason why you may struggle to sleep during menopause, as other symptoms like headaches or vaginal itching may also keep you awake.
4. Forgetfulness
   In the time leading up to menopause, a lot of women complain about memory loss, also called memory lapses. You may experience forgetfulness and could have difficulty concentrating.
   After the start of menopause, instances of misplaced house keys, forgotten anniversaries, and skipped meals often become more common and can even happen daily.
5. Irritability
   When you look at the discomfort you must deal with in these other symptoms, and the fact that you are not getting a good night’s rest, it makes total sense that you may feel extremely irritable and annoyed.
6. Mood Swings
   Some women experience mood swings before or during menopause. This can result in outbursts of anger, anxiousness, and a short temper. This goes hand-in-hand with the above-mentioned irritability, which makes it much easier to be triggered by something small to fly into a fit of rage or break down in tears with no apparent reason – but you cannot always help it.
   As estrogen and other hormones fluctuate, you may experience changes that make you very sensitive emotionally.
7. Headaches
   Frequent or constant headaches – sometimes without any apparent cause – is something that happens to a lot of women going through menopause.
   Whether it is a slow, constant ache, or a sudden sharp pain, these headaches can make your daily tasks much more difficult than they have to be, and simply add to the irritability and mood swings.
8. Decrease in Libido
   Women going through menopause tend to lose their libido (sex drive) as estrogen levels in the body decline. Other factors contribute to a loss of libido in menopausal women as well, including delayed clitoral reaction and lack of orgasmic response. This is also hugely influenced by the following point…
9. Vaginal Dryness & itching
   Tied indirectly to libido loss, hormonal changes such as the drop in estrogen levels can also result in a loss of lubrication, vaginal elasticity, and a thinning of the lining of the vaginal walls.
   This can make sex unsatisfying, uncomfortable, and even painful. Some women experience vaginal irritation and itchiness, which are side effects of vaginal dryness.
10. Weight Gain
    When menopause begins, you may start to gain weight, particularly in your midsection. This may be due to a slower metabolism and higher levels of the stress hormone called cortisol.
    To add fuel to the fire, when you go through menopause and have all the annoying, uncomfortable, irritating, and downright crappy symptoms thrown your way, you might turn to food for comfort.
    Since your metabolism doesn’t deal with this food as well as it used to, it all combusts into a monumental stuff-up, resulting in uncontrollable weight gain.

So how can I take control of my menopause?

Exercise:

While exercise might be the last thing you feel like doing, it most certainly is one of the best things to do.

Exercise helps to keep hormones in control and ensures that you are fit and healthy to deal with menopause and its symptoms. It also helps to slow the loss of bone mass after menopause and keeps your weight in check. It increases natural endorphins, which could help with mood changes and irritability.

Any exercise helps, the important thing is just to get active at least every second day for 30-45 minutes at a time. It could be a walk to the park or along the beach, or swimming laps in a pool. You can even follow along to a video on YouTube for low-impact exercise. Find something you enjoy doing, then exercise won’t feel like work.

Eating healthy:

Other healthy habits, such as eating well, are also crucial at this time of your life. But it is important to realise that this does not mean jumping from one crash diet to the next.

You should follow a sustainable way of eating. We recommend the Manna Diet as a healthy lifestyle-type diet.

Manna Menopause Support:

If you are sick and tired of menopause symptoms, it is time to get yourself Manna Menopause Support.

What is Manna Menopause Support?

It is not a medicine or an HRT (hormone replacement therapy), but an all-natural plant-based dietary supplement that can help your body to manufacture estrogen to counteract the natural menopause cycle and its related symptoms.
Manna Menopause Support treats menopause at its root cause, which in turn helps to manage all these symptoms.

Why does the Manna Menopause Support work so well?

The combination of all-natural ingredients helps to increase estrogen levels in a completely natural way.

When this happens, you are treating menopause at its root cause.

The ingredients used include Eucalyptus Bark Extract, Soy Bean Isoflavones, Maca Root, Calcium lactate, Vitamin D, Vitamin E.

How Manna Menopause Support Helps You

Menopause is a gradual transition, not something that should be forced or rushed. For many women, consistent daily support makes the biggest difference over time.

Manna Menopause Support is formulated to support your body naturally during this phase by focusing on hormonal balance, comfort, and overall wellbeing.

Eucalyptus Bark Extract

Eucalyptus bark extract has traditionally been used to support circulation and comfort during temperature fluctuations. It is often included in formulations aimed at supporting your body during periods of warmth and discomfort.

Soy Bean Isoflavones

Soy bean isoflavones are a natural source of plant-based phytoestrogens. These compounds are commonly used to support hormonal balance during menopause, particularly during times of fluctuating estrogen levels.

Calcium Lactate

Calcium lactate provides a bioavailable form of calcium to support bone health. As estrogen levels decline during menopause, maintaining adequate calcium intake becomes increasingly important.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D works alongside calcium to support bone strength and overall skeletal health. It also plays a broader role in general wellbeing.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is known for its role in supporting cells and helping your body manage oxidative stress. It is often included in wellness formulations aimed at supporting overall comfort and balance.

Maca Root Extract

Maca root extract has a long history of traditional use for supporting energy, mood, and vitality. It is commonly used during hormonal transitions to support overall wellbeing.

Final Thoughts

Menopause is a new stage of life, not a loss of vitality. While the symptoms can feel challenging, understanding your body and giving it the right support can make a meaningful difference.

With supportive habits, proper nutrition, and gentle daily supplementation, many women find that menopause becomes more manageable and less disruptive.

If you are looking for a natural way to support your body through menopause, Manna Menopause Support offers a balanced option designed to work with your body, not against it.