Psychohormonal treatment during the menopause.
Today the physician who treats women with emotional problems during menopause cannot function solely as a psychotherapist; he must deal with both their soma and psyche. The interaction between the endocrine and emotional states has long been known. When the equilibrium of an essentially normal state--menopause--is disturbed, a multifaceted approach is essential to restore homeostasis. Hormone replacement, psychotherapy and psychotropic drugs may all be necessary. Serial vaginal smears are useful in monitoring therapy.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004644:Emotions; D004967:Estrogens / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008593:Menopause; D008875:Middle Aged; D011372:Progestins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011613:Psychotherapy; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014149:Tranquilizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014626:Vaginal Smears
D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D004967:Estrogens; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D011372:Progestins; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs; D014149:Tranquilizing Agents