Mood and the Menopause

WHAT YOU MUST DO IN MOOD PROBLEMS?

  • First speak to your doctor about any emotional problems. Talking them over with anyone, doctor or friend, can often bring much relief. A sympathetic doctor and supportive husband and family and are of much more use to women with personal problems.


  • In some cases your doctor might believe that medication can also help. However, tranquilizers and anti-depressants, which are usually prescribed to treat psychiatric conditions, might not help in mood changes of menopause.


  • It has been found that Hormone Replacement Therapy - usually given to treat hot flushes and protect bones against osteoporosis does bring improvement. Once the hot flushes and night sweats go away, both sleep and moods are likely to be better anyway.