India, July 27 -- Menopause is a natural part of ageing and, according to the Cleveland Clinic website, refers to a time when a person has gone 12 consecutive months without menstruating. It happens around the age of 52 when the ovaries stop producing reproductive hormones.

As a result of this, a number of changes take place within the body. There are symptoms that announce the advent of menopause, which may confuse individuals or may be overlooked. Taking to Instagram on July 25, Dr Kunal Sood shared five of them.

One of the most prominent symptoms of hormonal shift is palpitations of the heart. In the words of Dr Sood, "Palpitations are common and may be linked to autonomic changes, hot flashes, poor sleep, stress, and anxiety. While ...