Can Hormone Therapy Help Depression During Perimenopause and Menopause?

Depression during perimenopause is often treated the same way depression at any other life stage is treated, but a 2024 BMJ analysis suggests that approach may be missing the mark for many women. The risk of new-onset depression roughly doubles for women in their 40s, and suicidal thoughts are reported to be up to eight times more common during the perimenopausal transition, yet antidepressants are frequently prescribed even though evidence for their benefit in this specific population is weak. Multiple studies cited in the analysis indicate that HRT, wi… Video by YouTube channel.