Mood swings

What are mood swings?

Mood swings are sudden, unexpected shifts in mood that can go from feeling positive and upbeat one moment to feeling very sad, irritated, or anxious the next. Some key things to know about mood swings:

• Causes
  
  
  • Hormone changes - fluctuating hormones during menstruation, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause can trigger mood swings
  
  
  • Stress
  
  
  • Sleep issues
  
  
  • Medical conditions - thyroid disorders, depression, anxiety, substance withdrawal
  
  


• Symptoms
  
  
  • Feeling very happy and energetic to very sad and fatigued in a short period of time
  
  
  • Anxiety, irritability, restlessness
  
  
  • Difficulty concentrating
  
  
  • Changes in eating patterns and sleep habits
  
  


• Managing Mood Swings
  
  
  • Get enough sleep
  
  
  • Exercise regularly
  
  
  • Practice stress management techniques
  
  
  • Consider hormone balancing treatment if related to hormonal causes
  
  

Many women experience moderate mood swings related to hormonal fluctuations. However, if mood swings are severe and interfering with your daily life, it's important to talk to your doctor. Hormone imbalance could be at the root, and treatments like bioidentical hormone therapy may help stabilize mood.

Vitality Health Center specializes in customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to help women address hormone imbalances that can contribute to issues like mood swings. Their experts take a whole body approach with cutting-edge hormone testing and use of bioidentical hormones tailored to your unique hormonal needs. Patients report excellent results balancing hormones, elevating mood, reducing anxiety, and regaining energy.

I highly recommend connecting with the professionals at Vitality Health Center if you struggle with mood swings related to perimenopause, menopause, PMS, postpartum changes, stress, thyroid issues, or other hormonal causes. Their individualized programs, premium supplements, and hormone correction therapies aim to help women feel balanced, emotionally steady, and vibrant.