Written by John Matthews - January 09, 2023
The emotional effects of menopause can last a lifetime, but there are ways to manage them. It all depends on how you handle the transition and if you choose to seek treatment.
Menopause is a complicated process that womxn go through around middle age as their bodies no longer produce estrogen. During this time, people experience a variety of symptoms including physical, emotional, and mental changes. Some of these effects are mild while others can be quite severe. Though the physical changes can be obvious and easy to manage, it's the emotional effects that may be more difficult to cope with.
Common Emotional Symptoms
The most common emotional effects experienced during menopause include:
The intensity and duration of these feelings will depend on each individual’s situation and lifestyle habits such as diet, exercise and sleep quality. Additionally, pre-existing medical conditions or personal circumstances such as stress may impact the severity of the menopausal symptoms experienced by some women.
Dealing With Menopausal Symptoms
Dealing with menopausal symptoms is highly individualized and must take into account each woman's needs and lifestyle choices. Some actions that can help ease any sudden changes in emotions include:
Regular exercise - Get moving! Taking 30 minutes 3 times per week for gentle yoga or walking has been shown to reduce stress levels; regular exercise helps keep your body strong so it can better adjust during this period of transition.
Stress management - If there are sources of stress in one’s life it is important to evaluate them carefully and make necessary adjustments where possible; taking control over one’s environment can help considerably in reducing stress-related emotions during menopause.
Options for Treatment
For women who feel overwhelmed or overwhelmed by their emotional reactions during menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been found beneficial in treating symptoms ranging from hot flashes to mood swings
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