Leestip van de redactie: Depressie tijdens menopauze: EMAS position statement

Recentelijk is in Maturitas het EMAS position statement gepubliceerd over het management van depressieve symptomen bij peri- en postmenopauzale vrouwen. 

De belangrijkste punten uit de position statement paper samengevat:

  • The perimenopause is considered to be a time of increased risk for the development of depressive symptoms and major depressive episodes.
  • Depression awareness, detection, diagnostics, personalized treatment and a suitable follow-up schedule need to be integrated worldwide.
  • Treatment comprises antidepressants, psychosocial therapies and lifestyle changes.
  • Although not approved for this indication, menopausal hormone therapy may improve depressive symptoms in peri- but not in postmenopausal women.
  • A stronger evidence base is needed for the use of alternative and complementary therapies.

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