Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I also feel extremely cold and afraid of the cold. What are the symptoms of menopausal depression?Doctor's answer:
Answer:1. Physiological abnormalities manifest as headaches, dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, chest tightness, insomnia, excessive sweating, intermittent facial flushing, numbness in the limbs, hot and sweaty palms, alternating chills and fever, reduced appetite, gastrointestinal dysfunction, constipation, menstrual disorders, and decreased sexual function.
2. Early psychiatric abnormalities include sensitivity, suspicion, irritability, anger, fragility, crying easily, low mood, and poor concentration. As the course of the illness progresses, the condition gradually worsens, leading to depression, restlessness, fidgeting, constant anxiety, a sense of impending doom. The patient may become overly concerned with minor details, overly sensitive to changes in themselves, repeatedly recall past unpleasant events, and develop self-blame, blaming themselves for failing to fulfill responsibilities or hurting loved ones. Alternatively, they may regret becoming useless or believe they have a "curable disease." Patients often feel great physical discomfort and mental distress, feeling as though life is not worth living. To escape the pain, patients may resort to hidden methods of suicide in all sorts of ways, making it difficult to prevent.