Menopause Symptoms

Chemotherapy and other cancer treatment drugs may slow or stop a woman's menstrual cycle. Some cancer treatments work by reducing the amount or activity of female sex hormones leading to menopausal symptoms.

Common signs of menopause include:

• irregular periods
• hot flashes; a feeling of intense heat often accompanied by sweating
• problems with vagina and/or the bladder: tissues in these areas may experience drying and thinning which makes them prone to infection; urinary tract infections or difficulty holding urine may result
• lack of interest in sex
• fatigue and sleeping problems
• memory problems, depression, mood swings, irritability