Perimenopause closely associated with increased mania and depression risk: Study
A new study published in the recent issue of Nature Mental Health journal found an increased risk of mania and major depressive disorder (MDD) in perimenopause. Over 945 million women worldwide are projected to exist, where close to 80% of persons have neuropsychiatric symptoms during perimenopause, which is the time period surrounding the final menstrual period (FMP). Hot flashes, cognitive impairment, sleep issues, and mood-related symptoms are the most frequent neuropsychiatric symptoms at this time.
The researches so far has mostly examined solely depressive symptoms, it has been hypothesized that the perimenopause is also a high-risk time for the emergence or worsening of mental illnesses, including major depressive disorder, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and bipolar disorder. While there is much evidence linking perimenopause to mood changes, less is known about the risk of a wide range of mental problems linked to aging reproductive systems. In this study, Lisa Shitomi-Jones and colleagues evaluated whether perimenopause is connected with a higher risk of acquiring mental illnesses than the late reproductive period.
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