Don’t let your mood swings take over
Most women experience mood swings from time to time. But at the menopause, these troublesome changes in feelings can become more prominent, triggered by fluctuating hormone levels. Fortunately, it is possible to keep mood swings in check.
In the Autumn 2006 issue of The Menopause Exchange newsletter, Dr Nicola Mullin, consultant in sexual and reproductive health, describes the most common causes of mood swings and how the menopause can make then worse. In her article, she also looks at the key ways to ease mood swings, including making lifestyle changes, finding ‘me’ time and using HRT and other medical treatments.
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Most women experience mood swings from time to time. But at the menopause, these troublesome changes in feelings can become more prominent, triggered by fluctuating hormone levels. Fortunately, it is possible to keep mood swings in check.
In the Autumn 2006 issue of The Menopause Exchange newsletter, Dr Nicola Mullin, consultant in sexual and reproductive health, describes the most common causes of mood swings and how the menopause can make then worse. In her article, she also looks at the key ways to ease mood swings, including making lifestyle changes, finding ‘me’ time and using HRT and other medical treatments.
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