Hormonal changes affect key neurotransmitters in the brain such as GABA (relaxation), dopamine (pleasure), norepinephrine (energy) and serotonin (mood).
When oestrogen and progesterone levels drop, these substances also fluctuate, triggering symptoms such as irritability and mood swings.
Of course! During perimenopause and menopause, irritability, sadness, anxiety and anger — or jumping from one emotion to another — are completely normal.
52% of women in menopause experience irritability.
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