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Menopause: 5 Surprising Symptoms Doctors Warn About
21 Jul
Summary
- Falling estrogen can cause gum inflammation and dry mouth.
- Lower estrogen affects hearing and inner ear balance.
- Reduced estrogen slows caffeine breakdown and affects skin healing.
Doctor Amir Khan has highlighted five lesser-known symptoms that can arise during menopause due to falling estrogen levels. These effects go beyond the commonly recognized signs such as hot flashes and mood swings.
One significant impact is on oral health, with estrogen decline leading to gum inflammation and dry mouth, increasing risks of gum disease and tooth loss. Hearing can also be affected as estrogen helps protect inner ear cells, leading to reduced sharpness, particularly for high-pitched sounds.
Furthermore, lower estrogen levels impact the inner ear and muscle strength, compromising balance and making falls more common. The body's metabolism of caffeine changes; it is broken down more slowly, potentially causing sleep disturbances. Lastly, the skin's ability to heal is compromised, with cuts and bruises taking longer to mend due to decreased collagen and blood flow.
