Hot flashes

Sudden waves of heat across your face and chest you can't control

Night sweats

Waking up drenched — pajamas soaked, sheets soaked

Can't sleep

Lying awake exhausted, or waking at 3am with no way back to sleep

Anxiety or panic

A new sense of dread or worry that came out of nowhere

Mood changes

Tearful, irritable, or just not feeling like yourself anymore

Brain fog

Forgetting words, losing focus mid-sentence, walking into rooms and forgetting why

Weight changes

Weight shifting to your middle, no matter what you try

Exhaustion

Bone-deep tiredness that sleep doesn't fix

Joint pain

Stiff, aching joints — especially in the morning, like your body aged overnight

Headaches or migraines

More frequent or more intense than they used to be

Heart palpitations

Racing or fluttering heartbeat out of nowhere — it's frightening

Dry or itchy skin

Skin that crawls, itches, or feels paper-thin

Vaginal dryness

Dryness, discomfort, or pain during intimacy