Stop Suffering From Menopause. Find Relief Now!

I am feeling so emotional lately. Is this from the changes in my hormones?

Your mood changes could be caused by a lot of factors. Some researchers believe that the decrease in estrogen triggers changes in your brain causing depression. Others think that if you’re depressed, irritable, and anxious, it’s influenced by other symptoms you’re having, such as sleep problems, hot flashes, night sweats, and fatigue-not hormonal changes. Or, it could be a combination of hormone changes and symptoms. Other things that could cause depression and/or anxiety include:

* Having depression during your lifetime

* Feeling negative about menopause and getting older

* Increased stress

* Having severe menopause symptoms

* Smoking

* Not being physically active

* Not being happy in your relationship or not being in a relationship

* Not having a job

* Not having enough money

* Low self-esteem (how you feel about yourself)

* Not having the social support you need

* Regretful that you can’t have children anymore (more…)

Tags: Menopause, Perimenopause

Stop Suffering From Menopause. Find Relief Now!

What is perimenopause?

It is the time leading up to menopause (when you have not had your period for twelve months). During perimenopause, your body starts making less of certain hormones (estrogen and progesterone), and you begin to lose the ability to become pregnant.

How long does perimenopause last?

It varies. Women normally go through menopause between ages 45 and 55. Many women experience menopause around age 51. However, perimenopause can start as early as age 35. It can last just a few months or a few years. There is no way to tell in advance how long it will last OR how long it will take you to go through it. (more…)

Tags: Menopause, Perimenopause