Primary and review articles published in English were identified by a MEDLINE (1966-June 2003) search using the MeSH terms "hot flashes," "hot flushes," "menopause," and "serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

despite menopause guidelines that state antidepressants shouldn’t be the first option for addressing the low mood linked with perimenopause and menopause, multiple surveys have shown that ...

Those who received previous therapy with antineoplastics, androgens, progestins, estrogens, and antidepressants were excluded. After a one-week symptom-assessment period (baseline), participants ...

“No amount of antidepressants were going to fix the lack of oestrogen in my system,” she said. “I absolutely believe that menopause starts in the brain and a lot of women don’t even ...

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And women in menopause are more likely to develop depression and anxiety because of the loss of estrogen and the general ...

The menopause might feel as though it’s decades ... Women have been refused HRT, for example, and given antidepressants instead. “Women are just being ignored, which has got to stop ...

The Menopause All-Party Parliamentary Group ... Many had long waits or were offered antidepressants, against guidelines. The report covers a year-long inquiry. It says action is needed to improve ...