"Sometimes, changing what you eat can help relieve menopause symptoms. Limiting the amount of caffeine you consume daily and cutting back on spicy foods can make your hot flashes less severe. You can also eat more foods that contain phytoestrogens (nutrients that have estrogen-like properties in the human body). However, four lesser-known symptoms are still common. Menopause Symptoms Cold chills: The same part of the brain controls both temperature sensations - hot and cold."
"Thinning hair: Hair thinning is influenced by androgens, which are considered male hormones, such as testosterone. However, hair thinning is more pronounced during midlife. Topical treatments such as minoxidil can help restart the growth process, but they may take several months to produce noticeable results. Some oral medications can also help, but may cause unwanted hair in other parts of the body."
Menopause produces hot symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats) and dry symptoms (vaginal dryness, skin dryness). Dietary adjustments such as reducing caffeine and spicy foods and increasing phytoestrogen-rich foods can reduce hot-flash severity. Some women experience temperature dysregulation, including cold chills that may follow or occur without hot flashes. Hair thinning often increases in midlife due to androgen effects; topical minoxidil can restart growth over several months and some oral medications may help but can produce unwanted body hair. Hormonal changes also reduce breast fullness as glandular tissue is replaced by fat. Estrogen influences digestion, contributing to bloating and other digestive issues.
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