Is it normal to have swollen eyelids during menopause?

Menopause may cause puffy eyelids, but some diseases may also show these symptoms, such as pyelonephritis, eyelid inflammation or conjunctivitis, etc. Therefore, when puffy eyelids appear, it is better to go to the hospital for a detailed checkup, and give the treatment according to the cause, so as not to delay or aggravate the condition. Eyelid swelling may occur in menopausal women, on the one hand, the body’s hormone level imbalance, estrogen will lead to water and sodium retention. On the other hand, if there are insomnia, irritability and other symptoms, resulting in reduced sleep quality, eyelid swelling in the morning, these are generally normal phenomena. In severe cases, low-dose estrogen or sedative medications can be used under medical supervision. Pyelonephritis, inflammation of the eyelids or conjunctivitis can also cause swelling of the eyelids. Relevant laboratory tests at the hospital can help clarify the diagnosis and provide timely treatment according to the condition. If any discomfort or abnormality occurs in a woman’s body, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to see a doctor, after clarifying the condition of the targeted treatment in time, do not blindly use medication on their own, so as to avoid delaying or aggravating the condition, and the use of drugs need to exclude allergies and other contraindications.