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Perimenopause can it cause anxieth and depression and weepiness?

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Yes: Perimenopause can start up to 9 years before your period stops for good. The changing hormones can lead to mood changes (including tearfulness) and anxiety. However, if it is interfering with any of your relationships or your work, be sure to talk to your doctor. We have lots of great strategies.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Gena Kluwe answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes : If you're having a lot of anxiety and depression in addition to hormonal instability, sounds like u could benefit from a talk with your doctor. Some antidepressants are useful in the peri menopausal period for the symptoms you describe. Talk first, make sure that's what is going on. Hang in there !

Answered 10/31/2013

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Dr. Utpal Dhruve answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Yes, it is very possible. Fluctuations in your hormones can cause the symptoms you described. Also, it could be from primary depression, anxiety which should not be overlooked. Please see a physician for further evaluation.

Answered 11/1/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

When perimenopausal: (time leading up to period stopping) you can have a # of sxs to include: mood swings, panic, irritability, depression, waking up in middle of night sweating heavily; lack of concentration, dryness of vaginal tissue; fatigue, hair loss, dizziness, brittle nails, wt gain, bloating, breast pain, headaches, itchy skin, ^ abdominal fat, incontinence, irregularity of periods ; hot flashes.

Answered 4/3/2016

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