Patient's question:
It might be due to the pressure from family! Lately, I've been having poor quality deep sleep and always feel anxious. Moreover, I'm already past middle age, and how do I deal with menopausal anxiety? Also, I've been losing a lot of hair lately—when I wash my hair, it falls out in large clumps. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Anxiety is a symptom of menopause, commonly seen in women aged 45-55, caused by the decline in ovarian function and insufficient estrogen secretion. In addition to anxiety, patients may also experience palpitations, shortness of breath, neurasthenia, frequent dreams, night sweats, and irritability, which are manifestations of autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Treatment typically involves oral medications to nourish the nerves. You are a man and only 45 years old, so your current anxiety is unlikely to be a symptom of menopause. It is recommended that you visit the neurology department of a hospital for diagnosis.