Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington opens up about 'insane' health symptom
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Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington has candidly shared her struggles with a particularly "insane" menopause symptom that disrupts her nights.
The 51 year old actress revealed that she experiences "night sweats" so severe it feels as though she's been "swimming" during a frank discussion on the White Wine Question Time podcast. The Sherlock alum discussed the challenges women face during menopause, expressing a sense of becoming "we think we become invisible".
Opening up to the podcast, Strictly star Amanda described the intensity of her symptoms: "The night sweats I'm experiencing at the moment are insane.
"It's like I've gone swimming. It's amazing. I'm like how is this happening? How do I have this much fluid in my body?"
Podcast host Kate Thornton chimed in with her own insights: "You get it right. You nail it with your HRT and then your hormones hit. And then we've got to tweak again," reports Surrey Live.
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"And basically you're chasing your hormones. So you have no idea which way they're going to go. And it's as exhausting as trying to keep a dog on a lead."
Previously, Amanda has spoken about the emotional toll the menopause has taken on her, describing it as an "emotional" rollercoaster.
Continuing her conversation on the podcast, Amanda reflected on the societal pressures surrounding menopause, suggesting it's seen as "the start of the next chapter" where women feel compelled to "apologise" for their experience.
She remarked: "Once we all hit the menopause, we think we become invisible and we think we have to apologise, there is a feeling of apologising for being there.
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"My best friend, she's a writer and an actress and she's come through the menopause, and she's this fabulous beacon of shining joy and she says it's just wonderful.
"You just grab it, you're not going to be that person who just hides, the menopause is supposed to be this shut off time and that's it. Actually no, it's the start of the next chapter."
What exactly is the menopause?
All women go through menopause, which marks the end of menstrual cycles, generally due to decreased hormone levels. It typically occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55 but can happen at an earlier stage.
There are many symptoms of menopause that could be mistaken for other health issues.
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What are some other common symptoms of the menopause?
More than just night sweats, there are several typical symptoms reported by those undergoing the menopause.
The NHS lists frequent symptoms such as:.
Hot flushes
Irregular periods
Sleep disturbances
Mood changes
Weight gain.
Reduced sex drive
Muscle aches and joint pain
How long might these symptoms persist?
Menopausal symptoms can span months or even years, often evolving over time. For instance, while hot flushes and night sweats may subside, new issues like low mood and anxiety might arise.
Some symptoms, like joint pain or vaginal dryness, may continue beyond the cessation of periods.
For further details, visit the NHS website.
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