depression and menopause

Understanding the Interplay Between Depression and Menopausal Symptoms

  It has previously been reported that women seeking treatment at menopause clinics are more likely to report significant physical symptoms (e.g., vasomotor complaints), as well as depressive symptoms and anxiety. On the other hand, [...]

By |2018-09-10T12:34:26-04:00March 27th, 2018|Menopausal Symptoms|Comments Off on Understanding the Interplay Between Depression and Menopausal Symptoms

In Brief: Some Menopausal Symptoms Worse in Women with Depression

Nearly a third of postmenopausal women experience vaginal changes, including dryness, itching and pain during sex -- symptoms related to the declining levels of estrogen occurring during the transition to menopause.  According to a study [...]

By |2015-07-17T13:59:26-04:00July 17th, 2015|Depressive Disorders, Menopausal Symptoms, Prevalence & Risk Factors, Vasomotor Symptoms|Comments Off on In Brief: Some Menopausal Symptoms Worse in Women with Depression

Hot Flashes or Depression: Which Comes First?

Hot flashes and depression are both common symptoms of the menopause transition.  Several studies have found a relationship between depression and hot flashes: depressed women are more likely to experience hot flashes and women with hot flashes are more likely to have depression.  Other studies have found no association between hot flashes and depression. 

By |2015-08-12T15:09:09-04:00September 14th, 2009|Depressive Disorders, Menopausal Symptoms, Prevalence & Risk Factors, Vasomotor Symptoms|Comments Off on Hot Flashes or Depression: Which Comes First?
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