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Menopause is a significant transition that can begin in many ways—naturally, surgically, early, or after treatment—and affects people of all identities. It may bring physical, emotional, and psychological changes that impact how you feel, relate, and see yourself. We’re here to support your mental health through it all—with compassion and care.

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“I feel invisible at work and at home. Like I’ve slipped into the background.”
“It’s not just the hot flashes; it’s the mood swings, the anxiety, the tears that come out of nowhere.”
“It’s not that I don’t want to be close—I just don’t feel like myself right now.”
“I used to be confident and grounded—now I feel like I’m unraveling some days.”

Let’s talk about how menopause affects mental health.

While menopause is a natural transition, it can bring significant emotional shifts that are often minimized or dismissed.

Changes in estrogen and progesterone levels can impact mood, sleep, memory, and emotional regulation — and may intensify preexisting conditions like anxiety or depression.

​Up to 70% of those going through menopause

report emotional or cognitive symptoms, including mood swings, irritability, brain fog, and sleep disturbances.

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Roughly 1 in 4

experience symptoms severe enough to affect daily life, yet these concerns are often overlooked in traditional care.​​

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More Than Just a Phase

Menopause is often misunderstood, minimized, or treated as a punchline—but for many, it's a deeply personal transformation. You might be mourning the end of fertility, struggling with mood changes, or feeling invisible in a culture that prizes youth.

Your experience is real. You deserve support that recognizes the emotional complexity of this stage.

Coping with Change

Hormonal shifts during menopause can impact your sleep, focus, energy, and emotional regulation. You might not feel like yourself — and that disorientation can be scary.

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When Mood Shifts Take Over

Menopause can stir up sadness, anxiety, irritability, and even panic — sometimes without warning. For some, it’s a time of reflection and renewal. For others, it’s marked by confusion and vulnerability. These emotional shifts aren’t “just hormones”—they’re real and worthy of attention.

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Relearning How to Connect

Menopause can shift how you relate to others — emotionally, physically, or both. You might feel distant from your partner or peers, or struggle to explain your experience. We’re here to help you reconnect, express yourself, and feel seen.

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Embracing the Next Chapter

Menopause marks not just an ending, but a powerful unfolding.

 

You are still you — wise, capable, evolving — and we’re here to support your mental health as you rediscover what this season can mean for you.

You’re not alone. We offer support for navigating the mental and emotional terrain of menopause, with strategies grounded in science and compassion.

 

You deserve mental health support that takes these changes seriously — support that honors the complexity of this transition and helps you find clarity, stability, and relief. We’re here to validate your experience and help you feel more grounded through it.

Let's connect

OBGYN Psychiatry. Reproductive and perinatal mental health for women

Contact

206-207-7547

206-339-1448 fax

If you are experiencing a psychiatric or mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 

OBGYN Psychiatry does not provide crisis services or 24/7 on-call coverage.

This policy ensures that you receive immediate and appropriate care in urgent situations.
Postpartum Support International logo – mental health resources for parents

​Offers guidance and hope to individuals and families affected by maternal mental health conditions.

 

Call 800-944-4773

Text 503-894-9453

Free support groups.

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National Maternal Mental Health Hotline logo – HRSA support line for maternal mental health

Confidential support

Resources

Interventions

Available 24/7

Call or text

833-TLC-MAMA

833-852-6262

https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

​​Talk to Someone You Trust

If you or someone you know is experiencing postpartum depression or another maternal mental health condition, remember that you are not alone.

 

Support is available, and recovery is possible. Reach out to a trusted friend, partner, family member, or healthcare provider for help.

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Crisis Support

If you are facing an emergency, please visit your nearest emergency room or call for immediate assistance.

 

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Dial 988 for free and confidential support.

 

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 for immediate support from a trained counselor, available anytime.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org

If needed: Please use these resources for help before we connect:

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