Aug 6, 2020
A woman’s risk of depression rises as she moves towards her menopause transition and the research points to a significant hormonal trigger for this change. Women can start to experience changes to their hormone production in their early to mid-40s, even if they continue to cycle regularly. In this episode, I review what’s happening hormonally to women in their 40s and how this is a trigger for new, or returning depression. I review the difference between using antidepressants and hormones to support mood in women before menopause, and the risk factors that nearly double the risk of depression at this stage in a woman’s life.
Treating women in perimenopause requires a unique approach that listens closely to a woman’s experience - lab testing isn’t always accurate at helping diagnose perimenopause at all. I’ve written a resource called the 5 mistakes women make in menopause to help you feel more confident as you move towards this time in your life, and how to better get a handle on your health in your 40s and 50s. You can download your copy here.