July 28, 2026 · Menopause (New York, N.Y.) · DOI: 10.1097/GME.0000000000002872

Psychological symptoms during perimenopause: a global perspective

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This study aimed to compare psychological symptoms during perimenopause with those in premenopause and to evaluate variations across different countries. The findings revealed that women in perimenopause experienced significantly higher levels of psychological symptoms, particularly exhaustion, compared to their premenopausal counterparts. Additionally, notable differences in symptom burden were observed among participants from various countries.

Adam C Cunningham, Mary S Hedges, Yella Hewings-Martin, Regina Castaneda, Jana Karam, Liudmila Zhaunova, Stephanie S Faubion, Chrisandra L Shufelt

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