9. Mood Changes
When hormone levels drop during menopause, a series of mood-altering changes occur. As it turns out, the synthesis of important mood-regulating neurotransmitters is deeply intertwined with hormonal balance. So much so, that menopausal women often report dramatic alterations in their psychological state such as sudden mood swings, irritability, melancholy, depression, etc.
Further complicating matters is the fact that these changes often occur in conjunction with other changes in a woman’s life, such as when children leave home during this period, which may intensify these symptoms.