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Anxiety
Is anxiety common in menopause? Studies show more than half of women aged 40 to 55 report occasional anxiety (or “nervousness”) and as much as a quarter of women report frequent anxiety. But there’s no need to suffer. Anxiety in menopause can be treated and managed.
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Anxiety can occur in menopause due to the imbalance of estrogen and progesterone. In addition, fluctuation hormones can lead to symptoms of depression, irritability, mood swings, foggy brain, tense muscles, and sleep disturbances.
Menopause and mental health go hand in hand. Up to 20% of women will be diagnosed with new onset major depressive disorder (MDD) in midlife*. And women with a history of depression or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), those who are significant caretakers, those who experience loss, have chronic fatigue or other chronic health conditions are at a greater risk of anxiety. However, even women without these risk factors may develop anxiety during menopause.
It's time we changed how we address mental health in menopause. Gennev has partnered with LifeStance, a behavioral health company, to address the physical and emotional symptoms of menopause. Learn more about this partnership and how our referral process helps Gennev patients.
If your concerns feel too heavy to handle, there is no shame in seeking professional help: Call, text, or chat 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and you will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. You can also dial 800-273-8255 or chat via the web at 988lifeline.org/chat/.
How we treat anxiety in menopause
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We'll review your health history and listen to your symptoms.
Book a 30-minute telehealth appointment with a Gennev physician for consultation and screening. Every woman’s experience of menopause is as unique as she is. That’s why we’ll review your medical history, family history, and gynecological history prior to your telemedicine visit.
During the video visit, you'll share your experience with menopause, starting with your quality of life and other symptoms you're experiencing (stress, anxiety, brain fog, fatigue).
The mindset we have at Gennev is to focus on health. We'll provide:
Lifestyle modifications
We will assess your nutritional needs to provide recommendations for a healthy, balanced diet and daily exercise. Our practitioners may also leverage cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and relaxation techniques to support symptoms of anxiety.
Medical interventions
If you’re experiencing anxiety or panic that is related to hormonal fluctuations, our doctors will review treatment options that may include hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Screen for LifeStance Health
Based on your symptoms and health history, your Gennev provider may refer you to LifeStance's network of therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
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We'll support your physical and mental health in menopause.
If referred to LifeStance Health, a member of their Care Team will reach out to coordinate your next visit within days. Our doctors and health coaches (RDNs) are by your side, answering your questions and to help monitor your symptoms. As your hormones fluctuate, your symptoms will change over time. Talk to your doctor about these changes and your Gennev doctor will adjust your treatment plan to match your new needs.
We've helped thousands of women improve their quality of life in menopause.
My ObGYN at Gennev has always been willing to go above and beyond when doctors nearby have not been willing to do so. I have recommended Gennev to two friends!
Katie has been a tremendous help this past few months. Her expertise and guidance helped me make vital decisions in regard to my menopause journey.
My doctor was the first practitioner who took my feelings and symptoms seriously and provided both great information and a well-informed, evidence-based plan of care.
She is very knowledgeable, genuinely helpful and focused, and she listened to me and answered all my questions. I am relieved to have received such solid medical advice, support, planning, and targeted intervention.
Dr. Lisa Savage is such an excellent provider! I am so happy that she is my menopause specialist. I was very desperate before I met her in the fall.
She not only listens, she is engaged and supportive. No matter what questions I throw at her, she always has great feedback, suggestions and has a become a crucial part of my menopause journey.
Jessica totally has her act together. I was impressed by her gentle use of behavioral intervention techniques. She was warm and supportive.
Dr. Savage helped remove the veil of mystery, and address the WHY all of these changes are happening. Just having clarity, and a knowledgeable person to bounce ideas and concerns off of is a huge gift.
Jessica was very knowledgeable about my questions and concerns... I was very pleased that Jessica took the time to listen to me and gave me guidance along the way. She never made me feel like we were rushed...
She answers questions without making me feel dumb for asking them. I appreciate the undivided attention I get in this format... so often in a doctors office you feel rushed and not the center of their attention.
Oh, finally! Someone that seems to truly understand! She debunked everything I though I knew. Was a bit unsettling at first but she spoke with authority, facts and data which instilled confidence.
Stasi was a wealth of resources, giving ideas and things to try for symptoms. She asked good questions and had specific suggestions I could try right away. It’s very helpful to feel heard and supported.
My menopause journey has been like a rollercoaster ride, ups, downs, twist and certainly turns on top of the stress from my work, which has really effected my health. Stasi has been my coach and cheerleader through it all...
Dr. Dunsmoor-su was fantastic. She is very knowledgable and relatable. It was so refreshing to have a physician who does not just say, "that's what happens when you get older..."
It is a HUGE relief just to have a chat with someone who can tell me all the strangeness I am experiencing IS strange, but it is also perfectly NORMAL.
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