Health 19 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Why Severe Menopause Symptoms Hit Me Hard Unlike My Mother
Menopause symptoms like dizziness and dry mouth vary widely among women due to genetics, individual differences, and underreported experiences, explaining why one woman may suffer more than her mother. Lifestyle adjustments, hydration, supplements, and medical consultation can help manage these symptoms effectively. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/healthy-living/why-am-i-experiencing-severe-menopause-symptoms-yet-my-mother-didn-t--5427444
Menopause marks the natural end of menstrual cycles and fertility, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55 after 12 months without a period. It stems from declining ovarian function and reduced estrogen production, triggering symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood swings, and bone weakening.
A reader named Nakitende wonders why she faces intense issues like dizziness and dry mouth, while her mother in her 70s sailed through unscathed. Experts note that symptom severity, type, and duration differ greatly among women. Genetics play a key role, but many mothers downplay or hide their struggles, assuming daughters are too young to grasp them.
Symptoms often ease over time as hormones stabilize post-menopause. Not everyone needs treatment; simple changes like regular exercise, a balanced diet, quitting smoking, and dodging triggers such as caffeine, alcohol, or spicy foods can make a big difference.
For dry mouth, ample water intake helps, while water-based lubricants soothe vaginal dryness. In Uganda, supplements including Vitamin D3 and calcium for bones, B vitamins for energy and mood, Vitamin E for hot flashes, and soy isoflavones for hormonal support prove useful.
Always see a doctor for tailored advice, including possible hormonal or non-hormonal therapies.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)