Category: MoodClinical Profile
Mood Swings
Rapid, unpredictable shifts between weeping, rage, and sudden calm.
Biological Mechanism
The erratic, saw-tooth hormone profile of perimenopause (particularly high estrogen 'spikes' followed by massive drops) rapidly alters serotonin and dopamine receptor sensitivity.
Common Misdiagnoses
Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder
Evidence-Based Treatments
- 01Cycle suppression
Using continuous contraception or HRT to flat-line the ovarian fluctuations.