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During perimenopause, or before menopause, apart from mood changes such as anxiety, the menopause blues and mood swings, we may also experience changes in our PMS (premenstrual syndrome). Read more
The study Depression, Anxiety and Fear of Death In Postmenopausal Women involved 485 postmenopausal Turkish women aged between 35 and 78 years. Read more
Feeling like a hot flushing, night sweating, moody version of our former self, can challenge the most resilient woman. Read more
Menopause Mood Changes Videos includes videos by the North American Menopause Society explaining mood changes women may experience such as sadness and irritability. Read more
Menopause FAQs: How Long Do Menopause Symptoms Last? explains some menopause symptoms can make us hot or bothered, for longer than we think. Read more
Menopause FAQs: Menopause Mindfulness is some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about how mindfulness may relieve some menopause symptoms.
Is there an association between mindfulness and some menopause symptoms?
In Womenâs Wellness: Mindfulness May Ease Menopausal Symptoms published on 19 March 2019, the (United States) Mayo Clinic News Network elaborate on:
The study also found:
Is there an association between mindfulness and âirritability, depression and anxiety in middle-aged menopausal womenâ?
In Womenâs Wellness: Mindfulness May Ease Menopausal Symptoms the Mayo Clinic News Network note:
Is there an association between mindfulness and hot flushes/flashes and night sweats?
In Womenâs Wellness: Mindfulness May Ease Menopausal Symptoms the Mayo Clinic News Network explain:
In Menopausal Symptoms In-Depth: What the Science Says About Complementary Health Approaches for Menopause Symptoms â Mind and Body Practices: Mindfulness the (United States) National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) elaborate on:
What are some tips about mindfulness and menopause?
In Make Your Menopause A Positive Experience the author elaborates on:
Menopause FAQs
Where may I find more Menopause FAQs?
In Menopause FAQs: Expert Answers To Frequently Asked Questions About Menopause you may find Menopause FAQS: Menopause Symptoms where the North American Menopause Society explain:
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- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
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- Learn How To Reduce Stress Through Mindful Living [Video] [Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network
- Lifestyle and Behavioural Modifications for Menopausal Symptoms
- Make Your Menopause A Positive Experience
- Mayo Mindfulness: Connecting Spirituality and Stress Relief
- Mayo Mindfulness: Feeling Better About Yourself
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- Mindfulness Exercises
- Mindfulness May Ease Menopausal Symptoms
- Moodzone: Mindfulness
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Menopause
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Mind and Body Practices
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- Video Series-2019 â Mood Changes during Perimenopause
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Last Updated: 01 April 2019 â Last Revised: 01 April 2019
Health Topics
âMany women report symptoms of depressed mood, stress, anxiety, and a decreased sense of well-being around the time of menopauseâ. Read more
âHormone changes in the years leading to menopause (perimenopause) can cause mood swings and irritability and can contribute to depression and anxietyâ. Read more
âMost women make the transition into menopause without experiencing depression, but many women report symptoms of moodiness, depressed mood…â.1
Umbrella
What may the Menopause Blues Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Blue Moods
- Depressed Mood
- Dysphoria
- Feeling Blue
- Feeling Sad
- âMenopause Bluesâ
- âThe Bluesâ
Definition
What is feeling blue?
DotS the definition of feeling blue may vary. The North American Menopause Societyâs (NAMS) definition is:
âA depressed mood â This is a normal, brief period of feeling blue or sad that is commonly experienced and rarely requires treatment. The medical term is dysphoriaâ.2
Menopause
Is there an association between menopause and feeling blue?
In Menopause FAQs: Menopause Symptoms â Q. My family tells me that Iâve become moody, and I admit that I sometimes feel blue or short-tempered. Menopause? the NAMS explain:
âA. 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 flashesâ.3
Treatment
How may the menopause blues be treated?
According to the NAMS:
âRelaxation and stress-reduction techniques, including deep-breathing exercises and massage, a healthy lifestyle (good nutrition and daily exercise), and enjoyable, self-nurturing activities may all be helpful. Some women try to treat their menopause symptoms with over-the-counter products such as St. Johnâs wort or vitamin B6â.4
Menopausal Hormone Therapy
May menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) be beneficial in improving mood?
One of the points of consensus in the Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy â endorsed by seven menopause-related organizations â published online 20 June 2016, is:
- âMHT 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 settingâ.5
Health Care Provider
What if I would like help with my menopause blues?
If you would like help with your menopause blues, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.
On page one in Menopause and Depression: Recognizing Depressive Symptoms and Depression the NAMS explain:
âWhen you are transitioning into menopause, you should notify your healthcare practitioner whether you have suffered from depression in the past or whether you were particularly sensitive to hormone changes and have experienced premenstrual syndrome or postpartum depression. Be alert and notice whether these mood changes are mild and do not greatly affect your quality of life or whether they are severe and debilitating and interfere with your daily activitiesâ.6
In Depression & Menopause: If Depression Is Severe the NAMS elaborate on:
âUnpredictable hormone fluctuations plus stress, body image, sexuality, infertility, or aging â any one or a combination of these causes emotional distress that may result in mood swings or, in more severe cases, depression. Determining the cause and extent of your âmenopause bluesâ is very importantâ.7
In Depression: How Health Professionals Can Help â Remember the (Australia) Jean Hailes for Womenâs Health remind us:
- âDepression is common
- It is not a sign of weakness
- It is nothing to be ashamed about
- It can be treatedâ.8
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This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directoryâs Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.- Alcohol and Mental Health
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- Beyondblue.org.au
- Bioidentical Hormones Explained â A British Menopause Society Video
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- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Complementary Medicine Options for Menopausal Symptoms
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies Explained â A British Menopause Society Video
- Depression
- Depression & Menopause
- Depression Common During Perimenopause But Not Regularly Screened
- Depression In Women: 5 Things You Should Know
- Depression Medicines
- Depression: Overview [Video Interview Stories]
- Diet and Mental Health
- Early Menopause: Womenâs Experiences â Overview
- Find Help: Finding Help Is the Key To Taking Charge and Moving Forward
- Finding A Mental Health Professional
- Finding the Right Mental Health Professional for You
- Getting Help [United Kingdom]
- Guidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of Perimenopausal Depression: Summary and Recommendations
- Headtohealth.gov.au: Head To Health [Australia]
- Home Remedies: Anxiety and Herbal Remedies
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Explained â A British Menopause Society Video
- How To Improve Mental Health
- How To Look After Your Mental Health
- How To Look After Your Mental Health Using Exercise
- How To Sleep Better
- Information About Menopause [Multiply Languages] [Videos]
- Lifestyle and Behaviour Changes for Menopausal Symptoms
- Lifestyle and Behavioural Modifications for Menopausal Symptoms
- Link Between Dietary Fiber and Depression Partially Explained By Gut-Brain Interactions
- Live and Thrive: Living and Thriving With Anxiety or Depression Means Conquering Your Symptoms
- Low Mood, Sadness and Depression
- Making Sense of Menopausal Hormone Therapy Means Understanding the Benefits As Well As the Risks
- Management of Depressive Symptoms In Peri- and Postmenopausal Women: EMAS Position Statement [European Menopause and Andropause Society]
- Managing Menopause: Donât Let Symptoms of Menopause Reduce Your Quality of Life
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Lift Your Mood With Light Therapy [+ Video]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Meditation Is Good Medicine [+ Video]
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- Menopause Explained â A British Menopause Society Video
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- Menopause and Depression
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- Menopause and Womenâs Health In Later Life: Mood Changes and Depression
- Menopause â Fact Sheet (Plain English)
- Menopause â What Are the Symptoms? [Multiply Languages] [Video]
- Menopause: Advice To Other Women About the Menopause [Video Interview Stories]
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- Mental & Emotional Health â Fact Sheet
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- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: 5 Tips: What You Should Know About the Science Behind Depression and Complementary Health Approaches
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- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Depression
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- 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: St. Johnâs Wort
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Valerian
- National Institute of Mental Health: Depression
- Office of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin B6
- One Hour Per Week of Exercise Protects Against Depression Study Shows
- Perimenopause: Symptoms & Causes
- Physical Activity & Exercise: Tools To Help â Weekly Activity Diary
- Physical Activity and Your Mental Health
- Physical Activity, Sport and Mental Health
- SAMe
- Self-Care and Kindness: Finding A Solution To the Trigger of Our Anxiety
- Supporting Women Through Menopause
- Take Action Before the Blues Take Over
- Timetochange.org: Time To Change
- Transdermal Estradiol Shows Promise In Treating and Preventing Perimenopausal Depression
- Tuesday Tips: 4 Low-Cost Ways To Manage Depression [+ Video]
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- Understand the Facts: Understanding the Facts of Anxiety Disorders and Depression Is the First Step
- Understanding Menopause â Booklet
- Understanding Premature & Early Menopause â Booklet
- Video Series-2019 â Mood Changes During Perimenopause
- Video Series-2019 â What You Need To Know About Mood During the Menopause Transition
- Video Series-2020 â How To Talk To Your Primary Care Clinician About Your Overall Health
- Video Series-2020 â What You Need To Know About Cognition and Mood Changes
- Video Series-2021 â What Women Need To Know About Hormone Therapies
- Why Some Women Are More Likely To Feel Depressed
- Women
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- Women and Mental Health
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- Menopause FAQs: Menopause Symptoms â Q. My family tells me that Iâve 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: 08 April 2021
- Depression & Menopause: 3 Types of Depression. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/mental-health-at-menopause/depression-menopause Accessed: 08 April 2021
- Menopause FAQs: Menopause Symptoms â Q. My family tells me that Iâve 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: 08 April 2021
- Five Solutions for Menopause Symptoms: 1. Mood Changes. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/menopause-symptoms-and-treatments/five-solutions-for-menopause-symptoms Accessed: 08 April 2021
- 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: 08 April 2021
- Menopause and Depression: Recognizing Depressive Symptoms and Depression. 2018: 1. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/menonote-menopause-and-depression.pdf Accessed: 08 April 2021
- Depression & Menopause: If Depression Is Severe. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/mental-health-at-menopause/depression-menopause Accessed: 08 April 2021
- Depression: How Health Professionals Can Help â Remember. Last Updated: 07 December 2020 | Last Reviewed: 10 March 2014. Jean Hailes for Womenâs Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/mental-emotional-health/depression Accessed: 08 April 2021
Topic Last Updated: 08 April 2021 â Topic Last Reviewed: 08 April 2021
âYouâre laughing with your friends one minute and close to tears a few moments later. You feel tired, overwhelmed, and out of control. Youâre not crazyââ. Read more
âWomen can feel depressed and/or experience changes in their mood around perimenopause (the months/years before menopause) when their hormone levels fluctuateâ. Read more
âDifficulty concentrating and remembering are common complaints during perimenopause and the years right afterwardâ. Read more
âBefore deciding on any form of treatment, talk with your doctor about your options and the risks and benefits involved with each. Review your options yearly…â. Read more
â…many women report symptoms of moodiness, depressed mood, anxiety, stress, and a decreased sense of well-being during perimenopauseâ. Read more
âYour mental health doesnât always stay the same. It can change as circumstances change and as you move through different stages of your lifeâ. Read more
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