Mental health \u00b7 Menopause
Menopause anxiety: hormonal or generalized?
Perimenopausal anxiety often presents suddenly, cyclically, and disproportionate to life stressors. Progesterone withdrawal and estrogen swings drive the pattern. HRT frequently resolves it when standard anxiolytics don't.
Key points
- Trial HRT if perimenopausal-onset
- Consider SSRI if severe
- CBT alongside
- Address sleep
Frequently asked questions
Can perimenopause cause anxiety?
Yes — often as the first symptom, sometimes years before hot flashes.
Does HRT help anxiety?
In perimenopausal-onset anxiety, often dramatically.
Should I take an SSRI too?
Sometimes — especially if severe or slow to respond.
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