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A variety of factors can have an impact on one's emotional state, but given that women typically experience mood swings during the menstrual cycle and during menopause, it seems clear that hormonal mechanisms are the underlying problem. Keep reading to learn why mood swings appear during menopause, and how to control them.
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Estrogen hormones play a major role in bodily processes other than the reproductive system. In fact, estrogen receptors are located in several organs and areas of the brain. They exist in an especially high concentration in the brain center that controls emotion, called the "amygdala." |
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In this area of the brain, estrogen works in conjunction with serotonin, the brain chemical in charge of regulating mood. Estrogen hormones influence several stages of serotonin production, stimulating its secretion, transmission and uptake in the body. Estrogen also inhibits the activity of MAOs (monoamine oxidase), compounds which breakdown serotonin. |
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Women are two times more likely than men to suffer from depression.
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Given the myriad of functions estrogen plays in serotonin transmission, it is not surprising that when estrogen levels decrease, levels of serotonin do as well. The body is no longer able to secrete and transmit the chemical as effectively as it used to, and serotonin is also broken down at a faster rate.
In menopausal women, estrogen levels decline but continue to fluctuate, meaning that levels of estrogen and hence serotonin will bounce up and down for a period, resulting in mood swings. Fluctuating estrogen levels will also make women more sensitive to other environmental factors, which may trigger emotional responses of an unprecedented magnitude. Keep reading to learn about the most common risk factors for mood swings during menopause.  |
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PMS heralds mood
deterioration during HRT |
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A recent study found that increased progestin and estrogen hormones used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) cause significant mood swings in women, symptoms which are more severe in women who have a history of PMS (premenstrual syndrome). |
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Mood swings may seem inevitable, but there are different treatment options that can bring relief. Keep reading the section below to learn about the most effective treatments for menopause-related mood swings, including lifestyle changes, alternative treatments, and medical procedures.
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Treatment for Mood Swings
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MacaActive Supplements |
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As you have already read, mood swings are mainly caused by declining estrogen levels, which is a natural part of aging. Therefore, if you want relief from this undesirable symptom, you must restore estrogen hormone levels.
Today there are three effective ways to normalize hormonal levels: lifestyle changes, alternative medicine and drugs & surgery.
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Lifestyle Changes: This level of treatment involves no risk, but may be the hardest way to go because you'll have to restrict yourself from many things. That's why most people consider the next level of treatment, alternative medicine, which has proven to be excellent for treating mood swings in a safe and natural way.
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Alternative medicine: There are two types of herbal supplements for treating mood swings: Those containing phytoestrogenic herbs, and those containing non-estrogenic herbs. Phytoestrogenic herbs (like Black Cohosh) are filled with phytoestrogens, which are similar to estrogens. They can increase low estrogen levels by replacing some of the missing estrogen hormones. This isn't the best solution, however, because your body will become less responsive to producing estrogen on its own, causing a further decrease in body-own hormone levels. Unlike phytoestrogenic herbs, non-estrogenic herbs don't contain estrogen, but nourish hormonal glands to work more efficiently. This ultimately results in balancing not only estrogen, but other necessary hormones, as well. Non-estrogenic herbs are thus one of the best and safest ways to treat mood swings naturally.
An excellent example of a safe and effective non-estrogenic herb for hormonal imbalance is herbal MacaActive. What makes MacaActive so special is its ability to balance hormonal levels in women by nourishing the hormonal glands. It thus alleviates most disorders related to hormonal imbalance, including mood swings.  to read more about MacaActive.
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Drugs and Surgery: This level of treatment has the highest risk and often the highest costs. The most common drug therapy for treating mood swings in the US is hormone replacement therapy (HRT). There's no doubt that this is the quickest and strongest way to combat hormonal imbalance. Unfortunately, it entails serious side effects and increases the risk of different types of cancer in women. If you still want to consider this approach, see your doctor to become better informed about what this treatment option involves.
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A safe way for balancing hormones:
Non-estrogenic herbs are the most effective solution for treating hormonal imbalance and its related symptom, mood swings.
MacaActive is an excellent non-estrogenic herb. It's simple: rather than putting hormones from the outside into your body artificially, MacaActive stimulates your hormone glands into producing the necessary hormones naturally. This is what makes MacaActive supplements so unique. to read all about MacaActive. |
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