Are Cold Chills a Symptom of Menopause?

Menopause occurs in all women most often during their 40s and 50s. It is the end of the monthly cycle when the ovaries no longer produce eggs to be fertilized for conception. There are many stages and many symptoms to menopause, including cold chills.

Definition

• It can be anywhere from 5 to 15 years before actual menopause sets in. During this time, the ovaries continue to produce eggs as the natural hormones in a woman’s body decline, according to Project Aware.

Intensity

• The symptoms in the years before and the transition into menopause are similar in nature. Symptoms are often more intense during the time leading up to menopause than after it occurs.

Symptoms

• Cold chills, hot flashes, night sweats and a clammy feeling are among the more common symptoms of menopause, according to Project Aware. The organization lists 35 symptoms that may affect women during menopause.

Treatment

• Depending on the severity of your symptoms, your doctor may be able to prescribe hormone therapy or other medications to help relieve your discomfort. Surgery is an option in severe cases.

Warning

• Menopause symptoms--including cold chills--may also be symptoms of other common diseases, including hypothyroidism, diabetes and depression, according to Project Aware.