What are the signs of menopause?

== Answer == The signs of menopause are: sensitive breasts hot and cold flashes moodiness forgetfulness missed periods no periods gaining weight (in all the wrong places) bloating constipation diarrhea headaches depression Some women get few hot/cold flashes or very few symptoms. Others may get one or two out of the above list. Please read up on menopause (your local book stores have great books on the subject) and learn about this new phase your body is going through. I went through mine with no HRT (not good for you because it's related to cancer of the breast and heart problems.) HRT is Hormone Replacement Therapy, and it's best to seek out a Homeopathic doctor and he/she can help you in this area. Menopause is just another area in which a woman is destined and nothing to be afraid of. No, you don't dry up and blow away and life is just beginning. No more periods, the kids (if you have any) are grown up and you can start to do what you want to do in your life. You can go back to college for a few courses (I did) get another job or go out and work and so many other wonderful things. I'm glad I've had my menopause and although doctors say it takes about 10 years, I think they are wrong. Once your periods cease, you will always be in menopause, but the symptoms will subside. Good luck Marcy