During menopause women experience a number of psychological problems, including depression, anxiety, irritability, nervousness, sadness, restlessness, memory problems, lack of confidence and concentration, and loss of libido.
Menopause should be considered as one more stage of life, controllable and natural. Certain recommendations must be followed to make it more bearable and the most important thing is to have a healthy lifestyle: a varied diet, rich in fruits, vegetables and legumes, combined with moderate but daily exercise, will help control most symptoms. .
The specialist Sheyla Huayhua from the Family Clinic of the Municipality of San Borja comments that the decrease in the production of hormones during menopause causes women to develop various psychological conditions; Many of them are incomprehensible and difficult to face at the time, and only with the help of a specialist can you get ahead.
These psychological disorders must be faced hand in hand with a mental health expert, who is in charge of giving the appropriate treatment to the patient.
What are the mood swings that occur at this stage?
Sadness, depression, irritability or even sudden stress, anxiety or nervousness are mood changes that occur due to the relationship between female hormones (estrogens) with the synthesis of serotonin, oxytocin and dopamine, which are the neurotransmitters involved in the management of emotions and that are related to numerous psychological and psychiatric disorders.
“The mood changes of depression during menopause are: apathy, lack of libido, anxiety attacks, tiredness and constant irritability. This situation could last an average of 6 months” Indicates the specialist.
Tips
Strengthening social relationships, increasing communication with the environment as a family and/or couple, are behaviors that help strengthen the self-esteem and security of the woman to overcome the symptoms and live this stage of life to the full.
The specialist explains that, although not all women experience the same, 70% are affected to a greater or lesser extent by the side effects of menopause. It is estimated that 20% experience mood swings and depression at some point during menopause.
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