Track your menopause symptoms
The perimenopause phase in a woman’s life can be the time at which she may start to experience any number of a multitude of physical and psychological symptoms. This is due to fluctuating and ultimately decreasing levels of the sex hormones: (O)estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Perimenopause lasts until 12 months have passed without a period, at which point a woman is deemed to be menopausal.
It is commonly acknowledged that there are over 30 different symptoms which may occur at varying levels of severity and frequency. It is useful to track any symptoms you experience so that, should you wish to discuss your perimenopause with your GP, you can provide details as to the frequency and severity of your symptoms.
Symptoms can be tracked using apps such as Balance Menopause (https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/ ) or by using this hardcopy tracking tool.
Psychological menopause symptoms (i.e., emotional & mental)
Anxiety / reduced confidence
Brain fog / memory issues
Concentration issues
Decreased libido (sexual desire)
Depression, low mood, tearfulness
Disturbed sleep / insomnia
Frequent mood changes
Irritability
Panic attacks
Physical menopause symptoms
Allergies (new or getting worse)
Bloating
Body odour (new, increased or changed)
Breast tenderness (swelling, nipple soreness)
Brittle nails
Burning mouth
Changes in taste
Dental & gum issues
Dizzy spells
Dry eyes
Fatigue
Headaches (migraines)
Heart palpitations
Itchiness
Joint pain
Menstrual cycle changes (frequency, length or missed periods)
Muscle tension or aches
Night sweats
Paresthesia (tingling, pricking sensation in extremities)
Osteoporosis and bone fractures
Other digestive changes
Thinning hair
Urinary symptoms (stress incontinence)
Vaginal dryness
Weight gain (especially around lower abdomen / belly area)
Please click the button below to download a PDF version of the symptom tracker for you to complete and then take with you if you are going to speak to your GP about your menopause.