Washington Post: Unbridled rage? Crying jags? Brain fog? You're not alone.
PremiumJennifer Fields Washington Post·26 Aug, 2026 06:00 PM7 mins to readSudden bouts of explosive anger upended Stephanie's life in her early 40s. From anger to brain fog, these issues can seriously disrupt people’s lives in menopause, yet don’t often get documented.Women frequently post online accounts of healthcare providers dismissing their symptoms or misdiagnosing them as mental health disorders, early-onset dementia or autoimmune issues. Photo / 123RF
For many women, the most
Menopause is often associated with familiar symptoms — hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, and brain fog. Yet one of…
Rage must be treated with the same seriousness now finally being extended to other menopause symptoms, writes Dr. Sarah Berg.
Concealing symptoms of menopause can have knock-on effects for some women, such as increasing the risk of burnout
“The menopause symptoms women are discussing online should become the questions researchers ask next,” writes researcher Yulin…
Three in 10 women believed their symptoms 'weren't worth bringing up' - but there are ways to tackle them according to one doctor…
The brain undergoes a full renovation during menopause. Although these changes are profound, we’re learning that the long-term…
