Women in menopause may experience menstrual disorders, hot flashes and excessive sweating, as well as mood swings such as depression and anxiety, and some may experience generalized aches and pains, most commonly in the joints. Menopausal women may experience menstrual disorders, hot flashes and excessive sweating, especially at night, due to the decline in ovarian function and hormone levels, and may also experience changes in mental symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, mood swings, and may even become angry easily or even suffer from insomnia. In addition to this, Chinese women may experience pain in the joints during menopause, and their general body shape may also change, such as obesity around the waist. If menopause lasts for a longer period of time, it may also cause a decrease in bone mass and an increase in the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.