4. Brittle Nails
There are several underlying conditions that may cause a person to have brittle nails. The appearance of your nails can say a lot about your general habits and health. During menopause, the nails may become brittle or softer. You may notice that the nails break or split quite easily.
This may indicate a nutritional deficiency or in the case of a menopausal woman, a hormone imbalance. Lower estrogen levels can cause the body to become dehydrated. This leads to the skin, nails, and hair becoming drier. Aside from becoming brittle, the nails may also develop ridges or infections in the cuticles or in the nail bed.