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EPISODE · Dec 25, 2025 · 25 MIN

How Depression A Week After Menstruation Can Be A Sign Of Perimenopause & What You Can Do About It

from My Perimenopause Journey · host Excel with Mariana.

Having heard that hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can trigger depression, I consulted my gynecologist. My doctor knew about depressive phases pre-menstruation for many of her patients. However, my depressive phase was a good week into the cycle, and the reaction was "Well, that's unusual.". Tune in to hear what might have caused my "unusual" symptom and what finally provided relief.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause and menopause. Everything is researched, self-explored, and shared with the best intentions. Nevertheless, always consult your healthcare provider before making health changes. 🌸 Want to understand your peri•menopause journey better? I've created an easy-to-use, 100% private tracker. Check it out:) English: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠Deutsch: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/DE-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠Français: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/FR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠Español: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ES-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠한국어: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/KR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠ 中文: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ZH-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠________________________________Copyright © 2025 • "My Peri·Menopause Journey" was created by Excel with Mariana. All rights reserved.#Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #CycleTracking #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport

Having heard that hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can trigger depression, I consulted my gynecologist. My doctor knew about depressive phases pre-menstruation for many of her patients. However, my depressive phase was a good week into the cycle, and the reaction was "Well, that's unusual.". Tune in to hear what might have caused my "unusual" symptom and what finally provided relief.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause and menopause. Everything is researched, self-explored, and shared with the best intentions. Nevertheless, always consult your healthcare provider before making health changes. 🌸 Want to understand your peri•menopause journey better? I've created an easy-to-use, 100% private tracker. Check it out:) English: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠Deutsch: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/DE-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠Français: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/FR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠Español: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ES-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠한국어: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/KR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠ 中文: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ZH-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠________________________________Copyright © 2025 • "My Peri·Menopause Journey" was created by Excel with Mariana. All rights reserved.#Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #CycleTracking #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport

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