Health challenge: Menopause and Its Effect On Mental Health

Overview on Menopause 

Menopause is the natural process which affect women that are close to halt reproduction, it can be discovered when a woman has not seen her menstrual period for 12 consecutive months. This process  is normal aging part which occur usually between the age of 42, 45 and 55.

During menopause, the levels of  two hormones, estrogen and progesterone, decline. The decline in these hormones can cause a variety of physical and emotional symptoms, including hot flashes, nightmires, vaginal dryness, sweating and mooding changes.

There is no medicine for menopause, but treatments are available to manage and help manage the symptoms. They include: hormone therapy, that replaces the hormones that the body is no longer producing, and non-hormonal therapies, such as antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs).

If the symptoms are beyond expectations, the need to meet with ur medical doctor is important.

Effect Of Menopause On Mental Health of Women 

Menopause have a significant impact on the women mental health . The hormonal changes that occur during menopause mostly affect cognitive function, mood, depression, frustration, anxiety and irritability. Other physical symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and sleep disturbances, have significant effect on women mental health problems.

Gjerde et al., (2015) found that women who experienced more severe menopausal symptoms were more likely to report lower quality of life and higher levels of depression and anxiety. 

Dennerstein et al., (2015) found that menopause was associated with an increased risk of developing mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety.

It is very important for women  especially those close to reach this aging changes to be aware of the potential impact of menopause on their mental health and to prepare how to seek support if necessary. This may include speaking with a medical doctors or mental health professional, as well as involving in self-care practices such as exercise, relaxation techniques, and getting enough sleep.


References:

Dennerstein, L., Dudley, E., Hopper, J. L., Guthrie, J. R., & Burger, H. G. (2015). Menopause and mental health: An overview. Maturitas, 81(1), 18-23.

Gjerde, L. C., Roysamb, E., Tambs, K., & Harris, J. R. (2015). Symptoms of anxiety and depression in relation to menopausal stage and hormone therapy use: the Hordaland Health Study. Maturitas, 82(2), 116-121.

"Menopause." Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 23 Jan. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/symptoms-causes/syc-20354662.

"Menopause." Women's Health Concern, www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/menopause/.

"Menopause." World Health Organization, World Health Organization, www.who.int/reproductivehealth/topics/menopause/.

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