These sudden waves of heat, which rise from the torso to the face and are often accompanied by sweating or chills, are emblematic symptoms. They occur both during the day and in the middle of the night and can sometimes make sleep a struggle.
In cases of mood swings
, irritability, nervous fatigue, anxiety, and even moments of melancholy: menopause also affects the brain. The drop in estrogen disrupts the production of serotonin, the “happiness hormone.” As a result, emotions become more unstable and sometimes unpredictable.
Broken nights, disturbed peace.
Difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings, persistent fatigue… Night sweats and hormonal fluctuations severely disrupt sleep. This vicious cycle exhausts both body and mind.
Brain fog: when the brain shuts down.
