Some Women Avoid Mental Health Effects of Menopause

Source: United Press International - Health NewsMenopause is thought to trigger mood changes among women, with changes in female hormone levels contributing to anxiety, depression, and stress. A study published Tuesday in The Lancet reports, however, that some women avoid these problems. The women at highest risk are those with previous depression or depressive symptoms, those whose sleep is disturbed by nighttime hot flashes, and those who had a stressful life event around the time of...