Increased Depression in Menopause

During our reproductive years, there’s a predictable ebb and flow to our hormones. Once women are fully into menopause our hormones are low, but steady. The peri-menopausal period, on the other hand, is a time of hormonal chaos, with levels of estrogen and progesterone varying wildly. In studies, mood changes have been observed in up to 23% of peri-menopausal women. Additionally, symptoms of anxiety—tension, nervousness, panic, and worry—are reported more frequently during peri-menopause than during reproductive years, regardless of whether symptoms of depression are present or not. Women with pre-existing mental health conditions, such as depression, bipolar ,and obsessive-compulsive disorder, may find their symptoms worsen.

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