This article is in my free women’s health website in my bio, along with lots of other blogs, I love write about health topics. I’m a practicing NHS GP specialising in Women’s health, family planning and menopause. Low mood in menopause and depression should be treated differently, according to recommendations. There are many lifestyle changes and support that will help them both. Many women report being given antidepressants for their menopausal low mood by their GP, but they don’t help and are not recommended first line. What are the symptoms of depression and when might a full mental health assessment be advised? This advice is as accurate and as comprehensive as possible, it should not be used as a substitute for the individual advice you receive from consulting your own doctor. Dr’s will be guided by their local guidelines and protocols. . . #menopauseeducation #menopausesupport #menopausecommunity #menopause #perimenopause #menopausesymptoms #hrt #menopauseawareness #menopauseinformation #midlifewomen #menopausemandate #womensupportingwomen #davinamenopause #moodswings #mentalhealth #brainfog #lowmood #anxiety #hotflushes #patches #oestrogel #menopausediagnosis #menopausewellbeing #depression #depressionhelp #gp #doctor