Most people who go throughmenopausewont develop a major mood disorder.
But many will experience some mood problems before, during, and after menopause when hormone levels fluctuate.
These hormonal shifts can begin as early asperimenopause(the period right before menopause).
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There are several ways that your mood can be affected by thehormone changesand other events around menopause.
Understanding why this happens can help you cope.
This article reviews what causes mood swings during menopause and ways to help relieve them.
Hormone Sensitivity
Some people are more sensitive to hormone changes than others.
This can cause serious mood problems or emotional instability.
Treatment for the sudden loss of estrogen depends on the cause.
There arehormone therapiesand selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) medications that may be useful during this time.
After the age of 40, your chances of sleep disturbances rise.
Change can be a source of anxiety even when the changes themselves are positive.
In response to fluctuating hormones, you may start to experience mood swings.
First, understand that this is normal.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you need more guidance on improving your mood.
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The North American Menopause Society.Depression, mood swings, anxiety.
