“…many women report symptoms of moodiness,
depressed mood, anxiety, stress, and
a decreased sense of well-being during perimenopause”.1
Umbrella
What may the Menopause Anxiety Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Anxiety
- Menopause
- Menopause and Anxiety
Anxiety
What is anxiety?
DotS the definition of anxiety may vary. In Anxiety the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health’s (JH) definition is:
Menopause
Is there an association between menopause and anxiety?
In Menopause FAQS: Menopause Symptoms – Q. My family tells me that I’ve become moody, and I admit that I sometimes feel blue or short-tempered. Menopause? the North American Menopause Society explain:
“A. Most women make the transition into menopause without experiencing depression, but many women report symptoms of moodiness, depressed mood, anxiety, stress, and a decreased sense of well-being during perimenopause. Women with a history of clinical depression or a history of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or postpartum depression seem to be particularly vulnerable to recurrent depression during perimenopause, as are women who report significant stress, sexual dysfunction, physical inactivity, or hot flashes”.3
In Can Menopause Cause Depression and Panic Attacks? Q: Is It Normal To Feel Anxious As Menopause Sets In? the (United States) Cleveland Clinic elaborate on:
“A: The fluctuation of estrogen and another key hormone, progesterone, in your body can cause feelings of anxiety or depression. But frequent, troubling high anxiety or panic attacks are not a normal part of menopause. Some women develop a panic disorder during menopause”.4
In Mental Health & Emotions: Depression, Anxiety & Menopause the JH note:
“Identifying what is a menopausal symptom and what are ‘true’ mood changes, depression or anxiety can be confusing. Often anxiety symptoms get worse with perimenopause. What might start as a hot flush might lead to an anxiety attack”.5
Menopausal Hormone Therapy
May menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) be beneficial in improving anxiety?
One of the points of consensus in the Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy – endorsed by seven menopause-related organizations – published online 20 June 2016, is:
- “MHT may be beneficial in improving mood in early postmenopausal women with depressive and/or anxiety symptoms. MHT may also be beneficial for perimenopausal women with major depression but antidepressant therapy remains first-line treatment in this setting”.6
Online Resources and Programs
Are anxiety online resources and programs available?
DotC (Depending on the Country) anxiety online resources and programs may be available.
Your health care provider or local community health center may know of your country’s recommended online anxiety resources, programs and Apps similar to the JH’s anxiety Online Resources and Programs
Health Care Provider
What if I think I have anxiety or an anxiety disorder?
If you think you have anxiety or an anxiety disorder, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. In Support From A Health Care Professional: Talking With Your GP or Local Doctor – Remember…… the JH explain:
Who is a GP?
DotS and/or DotC (Depending on the Country) a GP may be a qualified and registered general practitioner, a medical practitioner, a medical doctor or a doctor.
Health Topics A-Z
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- Anxiety, Fear and Panic [+ Audio: Anxiety Control Training]
- Anxiety.org
- Anxiety: What You Need To Know
- Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
- Bioidentical Hormones Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
- Can Massage Relieve Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety and Stress?
- Can Menopause Cause Anxiety, Depression or Panic Attacks?
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
- Complementary Medicine Options for Menopausal Symptoms
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Diet and Mental Health
- Does CBD Help With Anxiety?
- Dr.Louise Newson Breaks Down The Menopause & Lisa Snowdon Shares Her Experience | This Morning
- Early Menopause: Experiences and Perspectives of Women and Health Practitioners – Women’s Profiles
- Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Resources and Information
- Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
- Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
- Find Help: Finding Help Is the Key To Taking Charge and Moving Forward
- Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
- Finding A Mental Health Professional
- Finding the Right Mental Health Professional for You
- Getting Help [United Kingdom]
- HRT and Alternatives
- Home Remedies: Anxiety and Herbal Remedies
- I’m So Stressed Out! Fact Sheet
- Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause and Your Mental Wellbeing [+ Video: Menopause Only Affects You Physically!]
- Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Supporting Someone Through the Menopause [+ Video: Men Don’t Need To Know About Menopause]
- Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Intersex (LGBTI), and Bodily, Gender and Sexuality Diverse People
- Let’s Talk About Menopause | Aware Webinar
- Lifestyle and Behavioural Modifications for Menopausal Symptoms
- Living With Anxiety [+ Videos]
- Managing Menopausal Symptoms—Hormone Replacement Therapy Is Not the Only Option!
- Mayo Clinic Minute: How Lifestyle Changes May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Menopausal Symptoms: Mood Disorders and the Menopausal Transition
- Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopause Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Menopause FAQs: Menopause Symptoms – Q. My family tells me that I’ve become moody, and I admit that I sometimes feel blue or short-tempered. Menopause?
- Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
- Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Relaxation Techniques
- Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
- Menopause What Are the Symptoms?
- Menopause and Depression
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- Menopause: Mental Health & Emotions – Depression, Anxiety & Menopause
- Menopause: What Are the Symptoms? [Multiply Languages] [Video]
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- Mental Health & Emotions: Reactions To Menopause
- Mood and the Menopause
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: 7 Things To Know About Complementary Health Approaches for Anxiety
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Anxiety At A Glance
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Kava
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Lavender
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Menopausal Symptoms In Depth
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe): In Depth
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Valerian
- National Institute of Mental Health: Anxiety Disorders
- Natural Remedies To Help Manage Perimenopause Symptoms
- NonHormonal Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms
- Perimenopause
- Perimenopause
- Perimenopause Anxiety and How to Treat It
- Potential Sources of Anxiety
- Relaxation: How To Relax? Mindfulness Video
- Self-Care and Kindness: Finding A Solution To the Trigger of Our Anxiety
- Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety
- Supporting Women Through Menopause
- Taking Care of Your Mental Health
- Treatments for Anxiety
- Treatments for Depression
- Try These 6 Steps for Better Sleep
- Types of Talking Therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Types of Therapist: How To Find & Choose A Therapist – What Is the Difference Between A Psychologist, Psychiatrist and Counsellor?
- Understanding Menopause – Booklet
- Understanding Premature & Early Menopause – Booklet
- Video Series-2019: Mood Changes During Perimenopause
- Video Series-2019: What You Need To Know About Mood During the Menopause Transition
- Video Series-2020: What You Need To Know About Cognition and Mood Changes
- Video Series-2022: Discussing Sexual Health Concerns With Your Health Care Professional
- Video Series-2022: Hormone Therapy: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
- Video Series-2022: Perimenopause, Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
- Videos and Podcasts: Interviews and Podcasts – Interviews: Is Menopause Brain Fog Real?
- Videos and Podcasts: Interviews and Podcasts – Interviews: The Menopause Blues
- Ways To Manage Anxiety
- Webinar: Perimenopause
- Webinars: Previous – The Early Menopausal Patient
- What Is Anxiety and Depression?
- Why We Experience Anxiety
- Women and Anxiety
- Women’s Wellness: Mindfulness May Ease Menopausal Symptoms
Sources
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You may find the Sources quoted at:
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- Menopause FAQS: Menopause Symptoms – Q. My family tells me that I’ve become moody, and I admit that I sometimes feel blue or short-tempered. Menopause? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-menopause-symptoms Accessed: 21 June 2022
- Anxiety. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/mental-emotional-health/anxiety Accessed: 21 June 2022
- Menopause FAQS: Menopause Symptoms – Q. My family tells me that I’ve become moody, and I admit that I sometimes feel blue or short-tempered. Menopause? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-menopause-symptoms Accessed: 21 June 2022
- Can Menopause Menopause Cause Depression and Panic Attacks? Q: Is It Normal To Feel Anxious As Menopause Sets In? 25 November 2019. Cleveland Clinic https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-menopause-causing-your-mood-swings-depression-or-anxiety/ Accessed: 21 June 2022
- Mental Health & Emotions: Depression, Anxiety & Menopause. Last Updated: 28 June 2021 | Last Reviewed: 17 December 2017. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/mental-health-emotions Accessed: 21 June 2022
- De Villiers, T. J., Hall, J. E., Pinkerton, J. V., Pérez, S. C., Rees, M., Yang, C. and Pierroz, D. D. Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Section A: Benefit/Risk Profile of MHT. Climacteric, 2016;19:4:314 https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/global-consensus-hrt-2016-06.pdf Accessed: 21 June 2022
- Support From A Health Care Professional: Talking With Your GP or Local Doctor – Remember. Last Updated: 20 August 2021 | Last Reviewed: 29 February 2020. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/mental-emotional-health/anxiety/ways-to-manage-anxiety/support-from-a-health-professional Accessed: 21 June 2022