We just love seeing all of this mainstream coverage of perimenopause!
Our favorite part of this article is related to mood symptoms as we think these are the most overlooked or least regularly attributed to perimenopause. It’s nice to see the validation.
“Depression and anxiety really become a thing in perimenopause,” said Dr. Karen Adams, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Oregon Health and Science University. It can feel like a constant case of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. “You’re not imagining things,” Dr. Adams said.
Women who experience anxiety will feel irritable and on edge, and may have heart palpitations. Depression is typically marked by a low mood, a lack of motivation, sleeping and eating more or less than usual, and not enjoying activities that are typically a source of comfort.
In addition to Depression and Anxiety, the other symptoms covered are Hot Flashes, Genital and Urinary Symptoms, Brain Fog, Skin and Hair Issues.
Here is the WLB Mood Changes content.
