“Hormone changes in the years leading to menopause
(perimenopause) can cause mood swings and irritability
and can contribute to depression and anxiety”.1
Umbrella
What may the Menopause Irritability Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Menopause Irritability
- Menopause Mood Changes
Menopause
Is there an association between menopause and irritability?
In Symptoms of Menopause: Mood and Emotional Health the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health explain:
- Irritability
- Increased anger
- Low mood
- Depression and anxiety”.2
On page three in Menopause FAQs: What About Mood Swings, Memory Loss And Depression? with the permission of the Canadian Menopause Society, the International Menopause Society share:
Mood swings vs. depression: Mood swings related to menopause and depression are two separate things. Menopause does not cause depression nor are there higher rates of depression among menopausal women. However, sleep disorders and hot flushes (flashes) are common, and these can contribute to feeling irritable and moody”.3
Cause
What may cause irritability?
In Factors Affecting Women: Menopause the (Australian) Beyondblue explain:
Stress
Is there an association between stress and irritability?
In Menopause and Mood: Mental Health Symptoms Related To Menopause the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) note:
- Caring for children
- Caring for elderly parents
- Career changes
- Relationship changes
- Ageing
- Body changes
- Illness”.5
Management
How may I manage my irritability?
In Menopause and Mood: Mental Health Symptoms Related To Menopause the AMS explain:
Given the complex and overlapping nature of the physical and mental health changes during the menopause transition, speaking with your doctor is the best place to start”.6
Health Care Provider
What if my irritability makes me more irritable?
If your irritability makes you more irritable, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. In Menopause and Mood: Mental Health Symptoms Related To Menopause the AMS elaborate on:

Women should have an individualised assessment with their doctor in order to discuss the most appropriate treatment pathway. Options may include lifestyle changes, psychological therapies and medications such as menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) or antidepressants”.7
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- Webinar: Perimenopause
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- Factors Affecting Women: Menopause. Beyondblue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/women/factors-affecting-women Accessed: 11 April 2023
- Symptoms of Menopause: Mood and Emotional Health. Last Updated: 27 March 2023 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms Accessed: 11 April 2023
- Menopause FAQs: What About Mood Swings, Memory Loss And Depression? Page: 2. Canadian Menopause Society, and the International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMS-English-Factsheet-8-FAQ.pdf Accessed: 11 April 2023
- Factors Affecting Women: Menopause. Beyondblue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/women/factors-affecting-women Accessed: 11 April 2023
- Menopause and Mood: Mental Health Symptoms Related To Menopause. Content Updated February 2023. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info/fact-sheets/menopause-and-mental-health Accessed: 11 April 2023
- Menopause and Mood: Mental Health Symptoms Related To Menopause. Content Updated February 2023. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info/fact-sheets/menopause-and-mental-health Accessed: 11 April 2023
- Menopause and Mood: Treatment Options for Mental Health Symptoms. Content Updated February 2023. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info/fact-sheets/menopause-and-mental-health Accessed: 11 April 2023