Two of the biggest symptoms in menopause that women experience aren’t just physical; mood swings and anxiety can emerge during the midlife transition, shaped by both external and hormonal factors.

Mood changes, hot flushes, night sweats, and emotional symptoms are to be expected with menopause, particularly during the latter part of the menopausal transition (or late perimenopause). But what ...

For many working women, menopause is a breaking point — 2 in 5 have considered leaving or already quit because of their ...

Anxiety is a common and significant symptom of menopause and perimenopause, largely due to hormone fluctuations. Numerous studies have focused on the potential benefits of hormone therapy in reducing ...

The doctor revealed what causes driving anxiety in menopause and possible solutions for those experiencing it ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Dr Aoife O'Sullivan, Portland Menopause Doc. LLC For many women in their 40s and early 50s, ...

Jan. 22, 2026 -- Perimenopause is the natural transition leading into menopause, marked by erratic fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone. These unpredictable shifts can trigger emotional, ...

As many as four in 10 people in perimenopause experience irritability, low energy, sadness or difficulty concentrating, ...

SEATTLE — Many women experience anxiety, exhaustion, or sudden changes in their bodies in their 30s and 40s without realizing they may be entering perimenopause — a stage often confused with menopause ...

While anxiety is a broad umbrella term, Weinstock-who specializes in psychotherapy and medication management with a subspecialty in mood changes related to perimenopause and menopause-also shared that ...

Hormonal changes during menopause, especially shifts in estrogen and progesterone, can affect mood and contribute to anxiety symptoms. Therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, and HRT can all be ...