Do Antidepressants Help Menopause Symptoms?
Perimenopause; Postmenopause
Treatment
Treatment with hormones may be helpful if you have severe symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood issues, or vaginal dryness.
Discuss the decision to take hormones thoroughly with your doctor, weighing your risks against any possible benefits. Learn about the many options currently available to you that do not involve taking hormones. Every woman is different. Your doctor should be aware of your entire medical history before...
Read moreMore information on "Do Antidepressants Help Menopause Symptoms?"
From Our Experts
Reflexology Can Bring Targeted Relief for Menopausal Symptoms
About 20 years ago, I remember finding out about the impact that massage can have on the body. The school district where I worked had a... Read more »
Antidepressant Medication and Acid Reflux Symptoms
In response to my last SharePost, a concerned mother sent a comment reporting her son was experiencing reflux and vomiting, and his doctor... Read more »
Can Exercise Help Alleviate Menopausal Symptoms?
Before you groan, "Oh no, not another person telling me I need to exercise!" hold on a minute. A recent study showed that two types of... Read more »
How to Identify and Manage Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms
Many people are able to stop using antidepressants with relatively mild discomfort but, for others, withdrawal symptoms become... Read more »
Hormones and Mood: Before You Seek Out an Antidepressant or Sleep...
It has long been stated that women in menopause do not experience more depression or mood disorders than at other times in life. However,... Read more »
From Our Sources
Video: Antidepressants may help during menopause
Some women who either can't or don't want to take hormone replacement therapy are trying antidepressants to reduce some symptoms of hot flashes. Dr.... Read more »
Herbal Remedies Do Not Help Menopause Symptoms: Study
Black cohosh and red clover are widely advertised as treatments for hot flashes and night sweats, but according to a new study, the products work no... Read more »
Menopause and Menopausal Symptoms
Source: Breastcancer.org
Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when hormone production levels drop to a point where she stops getting her period (menstruating). Some... Read more »
Paxil, other SSRI antidepressants help depression from heart d...
Treatment with antidepressants may help relieve the depression experienced by many patients with severe heart disease, a new study suggests.... Read more »
New drug beats antidepressant in helping people 'kick the habi...
Three separate clinical trials have found that a new drug, varenicline (Chantix), is more effective than the antidepressant Wellbutrin (Zyban) in... Read more »
Medications That Help Common Menopause Symptoms
Hot Flashes Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is the most effective treatment for hot flashes and night sweats. Ask your doctor if the benefits of MHT outweigh the risks for you. If MHT is not an option for you, ask your doctor about prescription...
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
