Written by John Matthews - January 11, 2023
Menopause is an inevitable stage in a woman’s life, marked by the end of her reproductive years. While menopause itself does not cause any physical changes, it can have impacts on the mental and emotional aspects of a woman’s life. These can include mood swings, anxiety, depression, irritability and extreme fatigue. One possible impact is change in personality. There are several factors that influence whether or not there will be a significant shift in personality after entering the menopausal phase.
One of the most obvious and direct causes behind any potential shifts in personality due to menopause are hormonal changes. As estrogen levels drop during this period, it can cause a drastic change in emotions and mental state. Estrogen plays a large part in regulating moods, so when its levels decrease during menopause this can affect how one reacts to different situations and overall behavior.
Stress is another major factor that influences whether or not a woman’s personality will change during menopause.The symptoms associated with menopause- such as hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia -can interfere with everyday life and create added stress for women going through it. This could manifest into increased tension within relationships or with oneself leading to negative effects on moods.
Menopausal women are more likely to experience cognitive decline than their premenopausal counterparts~\cite{cognitive_decline}. This can alter a person’s ability to think clearly and react appropriately to various situations which could lead to changes in their personality as well as increased levels of stress since they may feel frustrated at themselves for their inability to understand certain concepts or remember information quickly anymore.
Social pressure is yet another contributing factor towards potential shifts in personality during menopause~\cite{social_pressure}. As women age they begin to feel less socially accepted due to societal beauty standards which places undue stress on them while also making them vulnerable to feelings of isolation or loneliness when dealing with other people outside their immediate circle of family/friends who may treat them differently because of their age and perceived lack of “youthful charm”. This too can lead to negative effects on their mental state that might manifest into an overall change in behavior over time if left unchecked for long enough periods without proper intervention from either counseling sessions/medication etc..
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