What causes irregular periods with hot flashes and mood swings?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am 45 years old and experiencing some health concerns. Recently, I have noticed irregularities in my menstrual cycle, along with symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and joint pain. Also, I am an active person and exercise regularly. I read that these could be signs of menopause. How might mesopause affect my menstrual cycle and exercise routine? What strategies can I use to manage these symptoms effectively? Kindly suggest.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

These could be the symptoms of peri-menopause. I suggest you do FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), and prolactin hormone levels just to be sure. I suggest you follow the following:

Maintain regular exercise as before.
Wear cotton clothes.
Keep yourself hydrated.
Start calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Soy milk and soya chunks may also help. They contain natural estrogens.

Also, get a routine Pap (Papanicolaou test) smear if not done in the last three years. I hope this helps you.

Thank you.