Mood Changes in Perimenopause: Why They Happen and What You Can Do

Perimenopause is often talked about in terms of hot flashes and irregular periods, but for many women, the most disruptive symptoms are emotional. You may feel more anxious, irritable, overwhelmed, tearful, emotionally reactive, or unlike yourself. Some women describe feeling suddenly “flat,” unmotivated, or unable to cope with stress the way they used to. Others […]