Patient's question:
Female, 43 years old, really feeling distressed. Lately, she hasn't been able to muster the energy, always making mistakes at work, and frequently arguing with her family. Is this menopause? How can she deal with menopausal depression?Doctor's answer:
From the situation you described, the patient is suffering from menopausal depression and is being treated with oral medication. Generally speaking, the treatment of depression requires taking medication for more than six months. As for the recovery of normal memory function, there is individual variation, and it may take six months or longer. Different causes can lead to different symptoms. The patient needs to seek systematic and standardized examination in a regular Grade A hospital as soon as possible to receive symptomatic treatment. Additionally, the patient should maintain a regular schedule, take precautions against cold, eat light and soft foods, ensure good ventilation, and drink more hot water daily.