It's a common belief that as women enter the menopausal years, it's “normal” to feel depressed. However, this is a myth. Depression at any age is not normal and is always cause for concern. Depression ...

The way menopause causes significant shifts in hormones can also impact mental health. “During this time, these unstable sex ...

Mood changes, hot flushes, night sweats, and emotional symptoms are to be expected with menopause, particularly during the latter part of the menopausal transition (or late perimenopause). But what ...

Two of the biggest symptoms in menopause that women experience aren’t just physical; mood swings and anxiety can emerge during the midlife transition, shaped by both external and hormonal factors.

In the years leading up to menopause, a person can experience a multitude of symptoms, including emotional shifts such as depression. Now, a new study has quantified the risk of depression during the ...

As I was taking a psychosocial medical history of a 43-year-old woman, I asked, “What is your problem?” “I can’t sleep at night, I can’t seem to remember anything, my muscles hurt, and I feel as if I ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Survey data show depression is more closely tied to menopause symptoms than anxiety. Depressive symptoms ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say depression is an issue for women during all phases of menopause. Justin Paget/Getty Images A new study reports that women are more likely to develop depression during ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Studies are inconclusive as to whether women have a higher risk for depressive symptoms during menopause ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Hormonal changes during menopause, especially shifts in estrogen and progesterone, can affect mood and contribute to anxiety ...