Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Perimenopause is the transition period when the female body starts to shift from ...

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.

If perimenopause is causing or exacerbating anxiety or depression, your healthcare provider may recommend antidepressants to ...

These antidepressants were generally well tolerated, with the primary adverse events being dry mouth, constipation, decreased appetite, and nausea. Dosages lower than those commonly used to treat ...