(Reuters Health) – Even though studies have shown that some 40% of women experience depression as they go through menopause, more than a third of gynecologists don’t screen for it, a survey finds. Because doctors may not be screening for depression, it’s important for a woman to know the symptoms, which can be different during menopause, Raglan said. Doctors who had been trained in treating depression were also more likely to screen for it, 80.7% versus 59.2%. Just over half, 55.8%, of the doctors said they felt confident in their ability to treat depression in menopausal women. With the shortage of mental health providers it would make sense for gynecologists to get more training in diagnosing and treating depression in menopausal women, she added.

Source: National Post January 27, 2020 20:03 UTC