Patient's question:
My mother is 48 years old this year and has entered menopause. She often suffers from insomnia, excessive sweating, palpitations, and restlessness. She also frequently feels discomfort in her chest and shortness of breath. My friend said it's a symptom of menopausal breath-holding, but I'm not very familiar with it, so I want to ask, what are the symptoms of breath-holding during menopause?Doctor's answer:
Menopause in women is caused by a decline in the secretion level of estrogen in the body. It may lead to recurring symptoms such as irregular menstruation, hot flashes, irritability, nervous weakness, and osteoporosis. It is also possible to experience discomfort symptoms like palpitations, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. If the symptoms of menopausal syndrome are not severe, it is recommended to consult a doctor and appropriately supplement estrogen under guidance to alleviate the discomfort.