Written by John Williams - February 12, 2023
Menopause can be a difficult transition. Women may experience numerous physical and emotional changes during this time, including nerve issues such as tingling, numbness and pain. While menopause itself does not directly lead to nerve problems, there are several conditions that can arise due to hormonal changes associated with menopause.
Hormone Imbalance - As women begin to move through their transition into menopause, their hormone levels naturally shift. This shift in hormones can cause a range of systems within the body to become imbalanced and out of whack. One of these systems is the endocrine system, which controls hormone production. An imbalance in hormones can lead to nerve related issues including tingling or numbness in the hands, feet and other extremities; as well as muscle aches and pains.
Vasomotor Symptoms - Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) are those that affect blood flow throughout the body by either activating or constricting blood vessels. Examples include flushing (redness), palpitations (rapid heartbeats) and sweating (hot flashes). These symptoms can affect nerve conduction as well, causing sensations of tingling in certain areas of the body.
Reduced Estrogen Levels - Estrogen levels naturally decrease in women leading up to and during menopause; this reduction has been linked to an increased risk for developing nerve related issues such as:
Although there is no direct correlation between menopause and nerve problems, it is important for women who are experiencing any type of uncomfortable sensation that seem out of the ordinary for them to contact their healthcare provider for an evaluation. At Hormone Treatment Center our team of specialists will work with you on your individual needs providing various treatment options aimed at reducing discomfort caused by hormonal imbalances associated with Menopause or other medical conditions like PCOS or Thyroid Disease.*
At Hormone Treatment Center we understand how difficult it can be when faced with changes due to perimenopausal hormonal fluctuations or existing medical conditions like PCOS or thyroid disease. We provide a safe environment where you will receive personalized care tailored specifically towards your individual health needs utilizing new advancements within bioidentical hormone therapy combined with integrative therapies like acupuncture, nutrition counseling and mind/body medicine needed all while aiming at restoring balance back into your life.*
It is important for women facing menopausal symptoms to understand that many times hormonal imbalances are the root cause behind some nerve related issues like tingling, numbness or pain in any area of the body; Therefore knowing about treatments available before going through potential surgeries could help prevent further damage to nerves over time* . If you have any questions about what we discussed today please do not hesitate contacting us here at Hormone Treatment Center our friendly staff will be more than happy helping you come up with your own plan tailored specially just for you!