Women’s Mental Health
Those designated female at birth often encounter unique mental health concerns linked to hormonal changes over their lives. These fluctuations can affect mood and emotional stability during menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, menopause, and beyond.
Postpartum Depression
The period right after childbirth brings major physical and emotional shifts. While many new parents feel joy, up to 85% experience what’s commonly called the “baby blues.”
For some, these feelings intensify, making daily routines harder. Roughly 10% to 15% of families face postpartum depression or anxiety, showing up as deep sadness, irritability, sleep issues, overwhelming hopelessness, or difficulty bonding with their newborn. These challenges can range from mild blues to serious postpartum psychosis.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
PMDD is a severe form of PMS marked by dramatic mood swings, debilitating irritability, and depression just before your period. Affecting about 3% to 8% of those who menstruate, it can seriously disrupt everyday activities.
Symptoms usually surface in the week leading up to menstruation and fade once bleeding starts. Treatment often includes counseling, lifestyle adjustments, and, in some cases, medication.
Menopause
Menopause signals the permanent end of menstrual cycles, but the lead-up—perimenopause—can bring noticeable shifts in mood and cognition.
Beyond hot flashes and restless nights, many people experience heightened anxiety, mood swings, bouts of depression, memory lapses, and changes in sexual health.
With Alice’s Psychiatry & Wellness, we help individuals navigate this transition with supportive therapies, medication management, and personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique experiences.
Infertility
Infertility—when someone can’t conceive or carry a pregnancy to term—can take an emotional toll. Many people cycle through grief, frustration, and deep loneliness, often accompanied by anxiety, guilt, and low mood.
Alice’s Psychiatry & Wellness offers individual, couples, and group therapy to support patients through infertility-related challenges. Treatment may also include medications to ease symptoms and boost emotional resilience during this difficult time.
Mood Disorders
Mood disorders influence how we think, feel, and behave. While mood swings are part of life, these disorders involve prolonged or extreme emotional shifts that interfere with everyday functioning.
Individuals designated female at birth may be more vulnerable to these conditions due to hormonal fluctuations, personal stressors, or genetic predispositions. Symptoms might appear as depression, bipolar episodes, or other forms of mood instability.
Effective treatments include psychotherapy, medications, hormone therapy, and holistic strategies like lifestyle changes and nutrition guidance. Recovery is possible—reach out and take the first step.
Facing these challenges? You’re not alone. Mental health concerns during hormonal and reproductive stages are real—and at Alice’s Psychiatry & Wellness, we offer caring support tailored to you. We’re here to support you with care that’s respectful, personalized, and backed by clinical expertise.
Addressing women’s mental health challenges can truly transform daily routines, helping you regain balance and enhance overall well-being. With personalized support, you can nurture stronger relationships and enjoy a more fulfilling lifestyle. At Alice’s Psychiatry & Wellness, our virtual care framework delivers dependable, compassionate guidance from licensed professionals. By integrating evidence-based therapy with tailored medication oversight, you’ll gain practical strategies to manage emotional fluctuations while feeling empowered and in control of your mental health.