7 unusual symptoms of menopause

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A doctor has identified seven unusual symptoms of menopause, from a feeling like insects are crawling under the skin to “electric shocks.”

A GP has said that on average women have 10 different symptoms of menopause.

One in five women during menopause feels the sensation of insects crawling on or under the skin.

“The strangest thing is that it is simply a ‘tactile hallucination,’ meaning a person experiences a physical sensation without any physical cause,” says the gynecologist.

This symptom can cause “mild to severe itching,” which many people will find irritating. Burning tongue pain can occur “due to the activation of pain nerve cells surrounding the taste buds of the tongue.”

This may be caused by falling estrogen levels, which can lead to a metallic taste in the mouth, along with dryness, tingling, and potential soreness.

Another possible symptom of menopause is a change in spatial perception.

“More than two in 10 women experience changes in spatial perception during menopause, most commonly changes in depth perception,” the doctor added. This can lead to clumsiness, especially when combined with the dry eyes and decreased concentration that women often experience during menopause.

The consistency, volume, and odor of vaginal discharge may also change.

“The change in vaginal mucus due to decreased estrogen levels can alter the balance of friendly microbes in this area. It also increases the likelihood of vaginal infections, such as thrush, which can cause an unpleasant odor.”

Seven unusual symptoms of menopause:

• Feeling like insects are crawling under the skin.
• Hot tongue
• Altered spatial awareness
• Changes in body odor
• Ringing in the ears
• Electric shock
• Gum disease.

Hormonal changes can lead to electric shock, which occurs just before a hot flash.

For more common menopause symptoms like hot flashes, Dr. Hodgson has some advice. For menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, confusion, and trouble sleeping,

A healthy lifestyle

It's important to take care of yourself at this stage of life, as the drop in hormone levels during menopause can have long-term effects on your body.

A healthy lifestyle can help you manage menopause symptoms and reduce your risk of developing diseases. You can take care of your physical health by:

• eating a healthy diet
• maintaining a healthy weight
• exercising regularly
• developing good sleep habits
• reducing or stopping alcohol consumption
• quitting smoking.