Midlife Evaluation for Women: Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause
Understanding the Complex Changes of Midlife
The transition through perimenopause and menopause brings profound changes that extend far beyond physical symptoms. Many women experience shifts in mood, cognitive function, attention, and overall mental well-being during this significant life stage. These changes are real, valid, and often interconnected with hormonal fluctuations that can impact brain function and emotional regulation.
What is a Midlife Evaluation?
A comprehensive midlife evaluation is a thorough assessment designed specifically for women who may be navigating perimenopause and menopause. This specialized evaluation examines the complex interplay between hormonal changes, mental health, and cognitive functioning to provide clarity and direction for treatment and support. Clinical interview as well as standardized assessment tools for mood, anxiety, ADHD, and cognitive functioning are utilized to help determine appropriate diagnosis and make recommendations for intervention. Evaluations can be tailored to particular concerns.
Schedule a Midlife Evaluation
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Areas Assessed
- Anxiety: Hormonal fluctuations can trigger new or worsening anxiety symptoms, including generalized worry, panic attacks, or social anxiety.
- Depression: Changes in mood regulation, sleep disruption, and life transitions can contribute to depressive symptoms.
- Mood swings and irritability: Rapid hormonal shifts often cause emotional volatility that feels difficult to control.
- Executive functioning: Difficulties with planning, organization, time management, and decision-making.
- Memory concerns: Changes in working memory, word retrieval, and general forgetfulness often called “brain fog.”
- Attention and focus: Trouble concentrating, staying on task, or managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.