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Beyond Hot Flashes: Menopause and Mental Health
Episode 7
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Send us Fan MailMenopause and perimenopause can affect much more than your physical health. Mood changes, anxiety, disrupted sleep, and brain fog can leave women feeling unlike themselves—but they don’t have to suffer in silence.On this episode of MedStar Health DocTalk, psychiatrist Dr. Madhumathi (Madhu) Rao discusses the connection between menopause and mental health, common symptoms women may experience, and treatment options that may help. She also addresses misconceptions about hormone therapy and offers advice on talking with your health care provider about symptoms and finding the right approach for you.If you’ve been struggling with changes in your mood, sleep, or memory during midlife, this conversation can help you better understand what may be happening and what steps you can take.If you're experiencing significant changes in your mood, anxiety, sleep, concentration or overall ability to function, talk with a health-care professional about what you're experiencing.For more episodes of MedStar Health DocTalk, go to medstarhealth.org/doctalk.
