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Even though menopause is an inevitable fact of life for women, most aren’t aware of all the changes in their bodies, brains, and overall health that the transition will bring. Vasomotor symptoms, such as hot flashes, are widely recognized, but there are dozens of other menopausal symptoms that a woman can experience.
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And although no menopause symptom can be considered unimportant, heart palpitations can be particularly concerning as they could possibly signal a more serious underlying health issue. Menopausal palpitations are described as loud, racing, or skipped heart beats, flip-flops, fluttering, or pounding that occurs with or without dizziness or lightheadedness.