Dr. Phil Hariram's Health Blog

At the same time as many women have been unharmed by the effects of menopause, there are many others who are experiencing harsh symptoms and would like them alleviated. At a certain point in time many of these women will look into the advantages and disadvantages of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
A number of women [...]

As your body travels through the seasons of change into the menopause, depression can often strike.Menopause depression can take the form of a very aggressive depression that can make the sufferer feel totally empty and isolated. Menopause depression shouldn’t be taken lightly as when it stikes it’s just as aggressive as any other form of [...]

Here is a list of the Symptoms of menopause.

hot flashes
irregular periods
vaginal & urinary changes
sleep disturbances
feeling overwhelmed
weight gain
loss of desire
craving: sweet carbs, alcohol
minor to major depression
hair loss
ear ringing
headaches
bloating, nausea
worsening allergies
bone density loss
changes in breath & body odor

decreased fertility
night sweats
changes in appearance
fatigue
vaginal dryness
irritability
constipation/diarrhea
anxiety/palpitations
memory problems & fuzzy thinking
fibroids
aching joints
changes in menstruation
changes in sexual desire or function
mood swings
hair loss/thinning
Skin [...]

Menopause has been the butt of many jokes not only from comedians but also from women themselves who are either going through it or negatively are anticipating it. The bottom line is that it all boils down to the fact that different bodies will exhibit different first symptoms of menopause. Some women will experience every [...]