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Centia Health
Call/Text : +1 (610) 400-4885, +1 (267) 702-5246
Mail : contact@centiahealth.com
Address : Suite 130, 150 S. Warner Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406.
Navigating the Transition with Confidence.
The Mental Health Impact of Hormonal Change
Menopause is far more than hot flashes and night sweats—it’s a neurobiological transition that profoundly affects mental health. During perimenopause and menopause, many women experience:
- Mood swings and irritability
- Increased anxiety or panic attacks
- Depression (even without prior history)
- Brain fog and cognitive difficulties
- Sleep disturbances
- Loss of confidence or sense of self
Recent research from 2025 emphasizes that hormonal changes during menopause can lead to extreme mood fluctuations, and women with pre-existing mental health conditions face unique challenges during this transition. Yet many women suffer in silence, unaware that effective treatments exist.
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care for Menopausal Transition:
At Centia Health, I take a precision psychiatry approach to menopausal mental health, integrating the latest evidence-based treatments:
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT):
- HRT is the recommended first-line treatment for perimenopausal mood disturbance.
- For most women, the benefits significantly outweigh the risks.
- Can effectively treat mood symptoms, anxiety, and cognitive changes.
- Requires collaboration with your gynecologist or primary care provider.
Psychiatric Medications:
- SSRIs and SNRIs for mood and anxiety symptoms.
- Medication management tailored to your hormonal status.
- Treatment of new-onset or worsening depression.
Mind-Body and Psychological Interventions:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) – shown to be highly effective for menopausal anxiety and depression.
- Clinical hypnosis for hot flashes and anxiety.
- Yoga and mindfulness-based interventions.
- Sleep hygiene and cognitive strategies for brain fog
Integrated, Collaborative Care:
- Coordination with your OB-GYN, primary care provider, and endocrinologist.
- Holistic treatment plans addressing physical and mental symptoms.
- Ongoing support throughout the menopausal transition and beyond
A Partnership Approach:
Women with serious mental health conditions are often ill-equipped for the menopause transition, but they don’t have to be. Whether you’re experiencing your first mental health symptoms during menopause or managing existing conditions complicated by hormonal changes, I provide expert guidance through this transition.
Menopause doesn’t have to mean losing yourself. Let’s work together to help you navigate this change with confidence, clarity, and renewed well-being.