In women, depression and
other mood changes most frequently occur as a result of hormonal imbalance, or even as the result of natural changes that occur in various hormonal cycles such as menstruation, pregnancy and childbirth, and perimenopause and menopause.
While
other symptoms like hot flashes and
mood swings get
most of the attention, cramping is a very real symptom of menopause and one that could cause significant problems in a woman's life as she goes through «The
Change».