Are Hormones Impacting Your Mood? Comprehensive Psychiatric Support for Women

Your mood greatly affects how you experience any given day. Mood shifts can affect your performance at school or work, as well as your relationships. Significant mood swings can also be very unsettling. 

At Greenwich Avenue Psychiatry, we offer comprehensive women’s mental health services that focus on meeting your current set of needs, free from judgment or blame. We’re here to support you and help you achieve the highest quality of life, no matter your age or unique needs. 

When it comes to the impact of hormones on women’s mental health, here are some things you should know.

Menopause can bring on strong mood shifts

We tend to think of mental health as solely a brain matter. But in reality, mental health is also connected to our bodies and the systems within. That’s especially true when it comes to hormone health. 

Hormones act as chemical messengers, sending signals throughout the body that trigger changes. Many hormones also directly affect your mood. While it’s not the most romantic thing to consider, hormones are what make the experience of love possible. They also trigger bonding between mother and child. 

So it should come as no surprise that hormones can also cause negative mood changes, like depression or anxiety. Brain fog is another common complaint among women who are going through hormonal changes. 

And nothing brings on hormonal imbalance quite like menopause. Once your ovaries begin producing less estrogen, mood swings and brain fog are some of the most common symptoms and can be very disruptive to your normal routines. 

Any change in hormones can impact mental health

But it isn’t just menopause that women need to watch for. Hormone fluctuations can also happen during puberty, which is an already challenging time in a young woman’s life. Mood swings are common in the days leading up to your period, but can also happen at any stage of your cycle. 

Pregnancy and childbirth also bring on significant hormonal fluctuations. This is already a stressful time for many women, and feeling like you don’t have full control over your mood can make matters worse. 

Certain gynecologic conditions can also impact your hormone levels, throwing your system out of balance and causing a range of symptoms, including changes to your mood and cognitive function. 

Women’s hormone care has come a long way

There are women alive today who never discussed or learned about how hormonal imbalance can wreak havoc on the body and brain during their younger years. Only recently has women’s hormonal health become a hot topic. 

Fortunately, women have access to the information and guidance they need to navigate hormonal imbalance and mental health. That includes treatment options that range from hormone replacement therapy to natural remedies, as well as mental health services that can help build coping skills and resiliency.    

At Greenwich Avenue Psychiatry, we’re dedicated to listening to the women in our care and helping them find relief from mood disruption. We can help identify what may be causing your mood changes and help you find more calm and stability. 

Start today by calling to schedule a visit or using the online resource to book an appointment at a time that works for your busy life.