Menopause and mood

Many women often experience irritability, tearfulness, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, lack of energy, poor concentration and mood swings as they transition through menopause.

Are all of these things caused by menopause?

Mood swings related to menopause and depression are two different things. Menopause does not cause depression nor are there higher rates of depression among menopausal women when compared to women in general. However, sleep disorders and hot flushes are common and these can contribute to feeling irritable and moody. It is therefore reasonable to expect that taking control of these symptoms will improve your overall mood.

Don’t wait any longer to talk to your doctor or other health care professional about how you can start taking control of your postmenopausal symptoms. Take action today and together you and your doctor or other health care professional can decide on a treatment plan that works for you, including how long you may require treatment.

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