Patient's question:
Female, 55 years old, I used to be a very calm person, but recently I can't control my temper and always argue with my family. I seem to dislike everything. What's going on with me? Please ask: What are the symptoms of menopause?Doctor's answer:
Menopause is generally referred to as the perimenopausal syndrome, also known as the climacteric syndrome, which refers to a group of symptoms characterized by autonomic nervous system dysfunction and accompanying neuropsychiatric symptoms caused by the recurrence or increase of sex hormone fluctuations before and after women's menopause. Menopause is a transitional phase where ovarian function gradually declines and eventually disappears. Women typically enter menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. During this period, endocrine dysfunction, autonomic nervous system disorders, and a series of symptoms may occur due to the influence of various psychological and social factors, such as menstrual irregularities, hot flashes, palpitations, chest tightness and shortness of breath, dizziness and tinnitus, insomnia and frequent dreams, irritability, depression, memory loss, and poor appetite, among others.