The ageing process starts to show up from 35-40 years old on. In women there are two stages related to this process, menopause and pre-menopause, which are two clearly identifiable inflection points.
- Emergence of age-related diseases - cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, neurodegenerative, etc.
- Uncontrolled weight gain and liquid retention.
- Decrease of collagen and elastin – lack of skin elasticity and more wrinkles.
- Emotional disturbances – mood swings, bad mood, pessimism, irritability, anxiety, general discomfort, depression, etc.
- Declining sexual performance – vaginal dryness, vaginal pains, a decrease in libido and sexual desire, etc.
- Intellectual performance decline – mental agility, memory and concentration.
- Loss of energy and vitality and increased tiredness and fatigue
- Muscle deterioration – muscle mass loss and flaccidity of arms and legs (sarcopenia), weakened musculature (kratopenia) and loss of strength and speed (dynapenia).
- Sleep disorders – difficulty with falling asleep, non-refreshing sleep, night sleep interruptions, few hours of rest, etc.
- Stiffness, joint and muscle aches and pains.
- Common symptoms of menopause – hot flushes, night sweats, uncontrolled weight gain, etc.
- A decline in physical and sports performance and recovery capacity.
