perimenopause

Psychiatric Times has published guidance on the menopause transition and its impact on mental health, aimed at clinicians. The piece outlines what psychiatric and primary care providers need to know when treating women in perimenopause and menopause, a period associated with elevated risk of depression, anxiety and mood changes.

A new analysis argues that supplement and product formulation for perimenopause is being held back by a 'kitchen sink' approach, in which makers throw many ingredients together rather than targeting the specific hormonal and nutritional needs of women in this life stage. The piece, published by trade outlet Nutritional Outlook, is aimed at nutrition industry formulators and highlights common pitfalls in developing perimenopause products.