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Janine Budding January 21, 2024 – 18:11
The recent research presented in the Meldpunt broadcast on January 19 has confirmed that menopause can increase psychological complaints in women. This study, conducted by the menopause clinic of the Amsterdam OLVG hospital, showed that mood swings around the cycle can worsen into depression during menopause.
An interesting finding was that ADHD is also amplified by menopause, resulting in the fact that in sixty percent of women ADHD is only discovered during this phase of life. Women with ADHD appear to suffer from hormonal mood swings or depression at an above-average rate, especially during menopause.
A personal story shared in the broadcast was that of Ine Kuijpers (49), who started experiencing mental complaints two years ago. She felt herself becoming depressed and withdrew further and further. At first she thought this was related to her work, but it was only when she also started having hot flashes that the link was made to menopause.
The research also showed that among women with depression during menopause, 43 percent also experienced mood complaints during pregnancy or postpartum. Of the women with depression during menopause, 57 percent had also had cycle-related mood complaints. Worsening of psychiatric complaints has also been identified in other conditions, such as bipolar disorder, the mood disorder PMDD, anxiety, panic attacks and complaints on the autism spectrum.
It is important to note that menopause is a phase that many women experience, and that eighty percent of women between the ages of forty and sixty experience complaints. These complaints go beyond the well-known symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings. Other symptoms include reduced concentration, extreme fatigue due to poor sleep, joint complaints, risk of burnout, excessive blood loss, bladder infections and heart palpitations. The lack of awareness among general practitioners, gynecologists and psychiatrists, as well as among women themselves, emphasizes the need for more recognition and recognition of these complaints. Although menopause does not always require medical treatment, women with serious complaints are entitled to the correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
This research highlights the need for more awareness and understanding of menopause and its possible psychological consequences. The information from this broadcast contributes to increasing awareness and the importance of proper treatment for women going through this challenging phase of life.
Source: Omroep Max
2024-01-21 17:22:51
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