The following are general symptoms of menopause:

• Irregular periods
• Hot flashes — flushing of face and chest; may be accompanied by heart palpitations, dizziness, headaches
• Mood changes — depression, irritability, tension (usually occurs with sleep disturbances)
• Night sweats
• Cold hands and feet
• Vaginal dryness
• Insomnia
• Gain in abdominal fat

Hormone supplements, such as phytoestrogens, are natural compounds from various plants which exert estrogenic effects in the human body. They can provide relief for many women. Natural bio-identical progesterone is also available in a cream and may provide symptom relief.