do you think menopause often result to nervous breakdown?

Answer 1

NO, women don't have a nervous breakdown going into menopause.
Menopause varies from woman to woman, the symptoms can be severe or very minimal.

Surgical menopause: a woman's symptoms can be more severe due the sudden change in the removal of her uterus & ovaries which affect her hormone production.

Perimenopause is the phase before menopause actually takes place, when ovarian hormone production is declining and fluctuating, causing a host of symptoms.

Hot flashes, flushes, night sweats and/or cold flashes, clammy feeling (see note)
Irregular heart beat
Irritability
Mood swings, sudden tears
Trouble sleeping through the night (with or without night sweats)
Irregular periods; shorter, lighter periods; heavier periods, flooding; phantom periods, shorter cycles, longer cycles
Loss of libido (see note)
Dry vagina (see note)
Crashing fatigue
Anxiety, feeling ill at ease
Feelings of dread, apprehension, doom (see note)
Difficulty concentrating, disorientation, mental confusion
Disturbing memory lapses
Incontinence, especially upon sneezing, laughing; urge incontinence (see note)
Itchy, crawly skin (see note)
Aching, sore joints, muscles and tendons (see note)
Increased tension in muscles
Breast tenderness
Headache change: increase or decrease
Gastrointestinal distress, indigestion, flatulence, gas pain, nausea
Sudden bouts of bloat
Depression (see note)
Exacerbation of existing conditions
Increase in allergies
Weight gain (see note)
Hair loss or thinning, head, pubic, or whole body; increase in facial hair
Dizziness, light-headedness, episodes of loss of balance
Changes in body odor
Electric shock sensation under the skin and in the head (see note)
Tingling in the extremities (see note)
Gum problems, increased bleeding
Burning tongue, burning roof of mouth, bad taste in mouth, change in breath odor
Osteoporosis (after several years)
Changes in fingernails: softer, crack or break easier
Tinnitus: ringing in ears, bells, 'whooshing,' buzzing etc. (see note)

Answer 2

The main reason I feel compelled to answer your question is the fact that I had a complete hyst. when I was 30, 4 yrs. ago. I was having a hard enough time coping with the "Big 3-0" thing, then I was slapped in the face with a mandatory vag. hyst. And, yes...I have so many symptoms, but, I choose not to take a hormone therapy. I'm not gonna lie, it's the most horrible thing while @ the same time the best thing that ever happened to me. I was totally devastated & I feel your overall outlook on the actual procedure could somehow affect your mental outcome. There are lots of up & downs...ask my husband! He's on this roller coaster ride with me!! But, I don't really see how you could honestly link the two separate prognosees. And, I'm here to tell you, if anyone should have had a breakdown by now, whether it be hyst. related or not, I certainly would be the prime candidate. I realize this isn't too educational, but, I wanted to touch base with you because I've gone through part of it...I hope you find the answer your needing & it's accurate. I'll talk to my Father tonight for you. That always makes me feel better!

Answer 3

For some women, menopause could be a very stressful "change of life" event. It could cause a nervous breakdown in such a situation. In essence, it is difficult to say how often it may lead to that. The key thing is to manage stress well, get plenty of sleep and multivitamins, eat lots of natural/organic foods including vegetable and fruits. See your doctor and ask questions. I have found that explaining menopause and what to expect actually help menopausal women to cope with this change of life. Nothing as good as understanding what changes are taking place in one's body. And there is nothing more stressful than not knowing exactly what is wrong in one's body.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I think it certainly can make you, and this around you feel like itis a nervous breakdown. Nothing so bad in my life. I m crazy mean, irritable and want to hide in a basement until it s over. A friend told me you never go back to the person you were before. I m not seeing a dr. I can t see any sense in being numb. Reality will have to set in some time.

Answer 6

Hope your on some good Valium =) I don't think I've ever had a nervous breakdown and I'm 20 in school and work full time. You must be living a very hectic, stress full time. Take it easy buddy.

Answer 7

That would make sense. It would explain my mother's insane behavior and the menopausal women I work with. They are all like Jeckyl and Hyde. I know I should be humble, my day will be here soon enough, but damn! I hope there's a cure by then!

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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