Menopause And Dealing With Mood Swings

There appear to be no real reasons for the feelings, and she may feel completely incapacitated by most of them. There is a real reason, though, and it is based on hormones.  

Some studies have shown that high doses of progesterone during these menopausal symptoms can help alleviate the difficulties women are dealing with. Studies show that the headaches and other issues women have to deal with during menopause can be quite effectively treated with progesterone. Progesterone, however, has some pretty serious side effects. It can even lead to further depression. 

Many doctors recommend a hormone replacement therapy regimen for these problems, but since adding estrogen and synthetic progesterone to your already messy endocrine system can cause further depression and anxiety, this may not be the treatment for you. Some studies have shown that excessive estrogen levels, as demonstrated through hormone replacement therapies that include estrogen, can lead to depression, lack of sex drive, lack of ability to deal with stress, irritability, and headaches. This has been further proven with women in industrialized countries who are regularly exposed to xeno-estrogens through the pollution in the environment. Estrogen therapy, though, works differently for each woman. It is something you and your doctor will have to evaluate, as it is a case-by-case basis for each individual woman.  

If possible, it is important to try to find your own way through these and other menopausal symptoms. Learning to deal with your moods in a creative, non-medicative manner can help you better manage your symptoms. Some safe herbal remedies might also be in order during this life change. If you are experiencing anxiety or nervousness, consider something like garden sage, black cohosh, passion flower, or dong quai.