A wide variety of psychological symptoms are noted in menopausal women, including:
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.
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