Question 1

could a hormonal imbalance cause midcycle bleeding & worsen gad/depression? is it worth having my levels checked?

Accepted Answer

Yes bleed/depression: Hormone imbalance would almost have to be a part of midcycle bleeding, but there many other facters too. Would suggest saliva hormone testing for starting. Then you need guidence from someone skilled in helping to obtain hormone balance. Depression is very often ass. With hormone imbalance.

Question 2

which type of hormonal imbalance causes depression?

Accepted Answer

Neurotransmitters.: Sometimes neurotransmitters in the brain (like dopamine, norepinephrine & serotonin). Thyroid hormones and male and female hormones can also contribute to depression.

Question 3

i was told that i had tactile defensiveness years ago. i'm now 33 w/anxiety, depression, epilepsy and hormonal  imbalances. what do i treat first?

Accepted Answer

Complex: "Tactile Defensiveness" is not a formal diagnosis but might be a good description of a behavioral state.  First-to-treat depends on severity.  Usually, if depression is suicidal then that has first priority.  If not, seizures usually have first priority first unless stable and rare.  The main goal is to keep you out of trouble - treating highest risk first.

Question 4

can a women who's 60, have had a hysterectomy still experience hormonal imbalance or is it just depression/ my mom can be snippy w/me quite often.

Accepted Answer

Either: Both genders, no matter what age, can have hormonal imbalance.  Likewise, both genders can experience depression.  There are laboratory tests to help determine which is the problem.  Consult your primary care physician or OB/GYN.

Question 5

i recently started taking antidepressants (serdep -50) for treating hormonal imbalance. it made me. feel more depressed, stomach is painful and feeling nauseous, eyes also feeling hot or tired. is that expected? i have been taking topamax and azomid

Accepted Answer

SERDEP: Nausea  can occur in up to 26% of people taking Sertraline (SERDEP).  Abdominal pain can occur in 1% to 10%. Eye pain in 0.1% to 1%. Depression could be aggravated in 1 to 10%.

Question 6

how to know if i have depression, anxiety, cfs, or just hormones?

Accepted Answer

Hormones: I recommend you have labs to check your hormone levels, and have a good history and physical exam with a doctor experienced with these issues.  You may very well have symptoms from several things at once.

Question 7

how do identify if i'm having depression or anxiety due to menopause and hormones or due to something else? how do i know if the feelings i'm having are depression, anxiety or hormonal? (i'm 46 and might be in that peri-menopausal range). who should i tal

Accepted Answer

Hi. : Hi. You might start by talking to your gynecologist. She or he  can check your hormones and get an idea of whether you are perimenopausal. There may be things that the gynecologist recommends that could help your symptoms. After a thorough evaluation, your gynecologist might recommend a psychiatric assessment.  Perimenopause can definately lead to mood changes in some women (to included both depressed mood and anxiety).

Question 8

is it true that hormone related anxiety/depression a symptom of ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Probably not. : Most ovarian cancer symptoms are related to your bowels.  Bloating, fullness, upset tummy, change in bowel movements etc.

Question 9

can hormone replacement therapy help with anxiety and depression?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety/depression: Forget hormones for now - please see a Psychologist about your concerns.
You don't mention your gender but I assume you are a woman! In that case you should also see a Gynecologist as well.

Question 10

i have high cortisol levels.  what does this mean? i am in perimenopause and have been tested for my hormone levels.  a recent saliva test showed i have high cortisol levels.  i have been suffering from anxiety, depression and insomnia.  i am under going

Accepted Answer

High : High cortisol levels should be confirmed and further evaluated by an internist or endocrinologist. Salivary testing is not mainstream and could be misleading. Stress can result in elevations of cortisol but these will usually suppress with Dexamethasone (this is part of the further testing).

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Could a hormonal imbalance cause midcycle bleeding & worsen gad/depression? is it worth having my levels checked?

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Which type of hormonal imbalance causes depression?

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I was told that i had tactile defensiveness years ago. i'm now 33 w/anxiety, depression, epilepsy and hormonal imbalances. what do i treat first?

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Can a women who's 60, have had a hysterectomy still experience hormonal imbalance or is it just depression/ my mom can be snippy w/me quite often.

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I recently started taking antidepressants (serdep -50) for treating hormonal imbalance. it made me. feel more depressed, stomach is painful and feeling nauseous, eyes also feeling hot or tired. is that expected? i have been taking topamax and azomid

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How to know if i have depression, anxiety, cfs, or just hormones?

A member asked:

How do identify if i'm having depression or anxiety due to menopause and hormones or due to something else? how do i know if the feelings i'm having are depression, anxiety or hormonal? (i'm 46 and might be in that peri-menopausal range). who should i tal

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Is it true that hormone related anxiety/depression a symptom of ovarian cancer?

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Can hormone replacement therapy help with anxiety and depression?

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I have high cortisol levels. what does this mean? i am in perimenopause and have been tested for my hormone levels. a recent saliva test showed i have high cortisol levels. i have been suffering from anxiety, depression and insomnia. i am under going

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