Depressive and anxiety disorders in menopause

Abstract

Introduction. The authors evaluated the influence of the menopause on developing depressive and anxiety disorders.
Material and methods. Forty women in the reproductive age and 80 women in the pre- or postmenopausal age were examined. The symptoms of menopause were assessed using Kupperman’s index. The intensity of anxiety and depressive disorders was assessed using HADS scale.
Results. Depressive and anxiety disorders occur more often during menopausal period. Depressive and anxiety disorders are more often diagnosed among women in the postmenopausal age comparing to women in the premenopausal age. The intensity of depressive and anxiety disorders is the highest among women in the postmenopausal age.
Conclusions. Menopause is one of the factors that may have an influence on developing and on the intensity of depressive and anxiety disorders among women in the pre- and postmenopausal age.