Top 5 Symptoms of Menopause: 1. Hot Flashes - AKA private summers (they are not over in a flash). This seems to be the universal symptom of menopause, yet not all women experience them. 2. Mood Swings - Apparently even the most insignificant things can bring you to tears, or rage, or laughter... 3. Insomnia - Like a new mom, you just can't get a good night's rest. Whether it be hot flashes, emotional turmoil or just your hormones recalibrating, good sleep is harder to come b