psychological
Last reviewed 01/2018
A wide variety of psychological symptoms are noted in menopausal women, including:
- irritability
- confusion
- lethargy
- memory loss
- loss of libido
- depression
It is uncertain whether these are primary effects of oestrogen deficiency or simply manifestations of other processes. Insomnia, for example, is probably due to night sweats.
In general, a trial of hormone replacement therapy is indicated before prescribing specific psychological agents such as antidepressants.