Psychopathological symptoms and treatment of menopause

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Menopause is a period in which women stop menstruating and experience changes in their body that mark the end of their reproductive period. We noted that symptoms are not the same in all women. There are some biological and socioeconomic factors that affect the form and appearance of symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, hot flashes, sleep disorder, incontinence, and sexual difficulties. We must state that these symptoms do not affect all women, and they do not affect them to the same degree. We explained variables that have been related to a greater risk and greater protection; for example, it has been found that attitude or belief about the menopause is an important factor related to this experience. Nowadays, this cycle in the lives of women is an issue of concern for those who suffer from it and for the scientific community. The principal treatments for these symptoms are reviewed in this chapter to explain the principal findings found in the literature. In conclusion, there are some types of treatments that have been proven effective and should be included, such as coadjuvant treatment to improve the quality of life of women with these problems. Hence, multidisciplinary and preventive treatment could be the key.