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Menopause
Hot flashes were linked to anxiety, depression in peri- and post-menopausal women
December 22nd, 2005
Hot flashes have been linked to anxiety and depression in peri- and post- menopausal women. Scientists in Taiwan conducted a study "to explore the relationship between anxiety, depression, vasomotor symptoms, and menopausal status among middle-aged women." The researchers described it as "a population-based study involving a rural Taiwanese population." "Participants received a structured questionnaire, which included the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS), gynecological history and a checklist of menopausal symptoms in the most recent 2 weeks," explained K. D. Juang and colleagues. "A total of 1,273 women with no history of surgical...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-12-22)
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