Menopause is often associated with hot flashes and night sweats, but the hormonal changes that come with this transition can affect women in several other ways. Sleep disturbances, mood changes, joint pain and brain fog are among the symptoms that may go unnoticed or be mistaken for a normal part of ageing. Dr. Cynthia H. Chuang, professor of medicine and public health sciences at the Penn State College of Medicine and director of the menopause clinic at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, says women should not have to accept these symptoms without seeking help.
\n\nSpeaking during Menopause Awareness Month, Dr. Chuang discussed the updated guidelines issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), marking the first major update since 2014. The recommendations offer clearer guidance on hormone therapy, nonhormonal treatments and the role of healthcare providers in menopause care.
\n\nMenopause Symptoms Beyond Hot Flashes
\n\nWhile hot flashes and night sweats are widely recognised signs of menopause, several other symptoms deserve attention, according to Dr. Chuang.
\n\n"Most people are aware that women going through this transition will have hot flashes or night sweats. They're less aware of some of the less specific symptoms," she said. These include sleep disruptions…
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