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Women’s Mental Health: Hormonal Insights

Women’s Mental Health: Hormonal Insights

Understanding Hormonal Changes and Mental Health

About the author

Dr. Alfred Egedovo is a dedicated family physician with a strong passion for global health, health promotion, and medical research. He is the Chief Medical Director at GHC Hospitals and the Director of GHC Publishing, a subsidiary of Professional Equipment Center Groups Inc.

Women’s Mental Health Course Outline: Understanding Hormonal Changes and Mental Health

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Section 1: Introduction to Women’s Mental Health and Hormonal Dynamics

1.1 Understanding the Intersection of Hormones and Mental Health

  • The role of hormones in regulating mood, cognition, and behavior
  • Key hormonal systems: Endocrine system basics and their impact on mental health

1.2 Common Misconceptions About Women’s Mental Health

  • Debunking myths about hormonal changes and emotional well-being
  • Addressing stigma around seeking help for mental health issues

Section 2: Hormonal Changes Across the Lifespan

2.1 Puberty and Adolescence: Navigating Early Hormonal Shifts

  • How puberty triggers psychological and emotional changes
  • Strategies to support young women during this transition

2.2 Reproductive Years: Menstrual Cycle, Pregnancy, and Postpartum

  • The menstrual cycle’s influence on mood (e.g., PMS, PMDD)
  • Mental health challenges during pregnancy and postpartum depression

Section 3: Perimenopause, Menopause, and Beyond

3.1 Perimenopause: Recognizing Symptoms and Managing Challenges

  • Fluctuating estrogen levels and their effects on anxiety, depression, and sleep
  • Lifestyle interventions to ease perimenopausal symptoms

3.2 Menopause and Long-Term Mental Health

  • Coping with long-term hormonal shifts after menopause
  • Building resilience through nutrition, exercise, and social connections

Section 4: Hormonal Disorders and Their Impact on Mental Health

4.1 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Mental Health

  • Link between PCOS, insulin resistance, and mood disorders
  • Holistic approaches to managing PCOS-related mental health concerns

4.2 Thyroid Disorders and Emotional Well-Being

  • Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and their effects on mental health
  • Importance of early diagnosis and treatment

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