Menopause and Depression Treatment for Women Seeking Real Relief
BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Unlock Lasting Relief from Depression
Menopause brings more than hot flashes and night sweats. What should be a natural part of aging can become complicated by unexpected depression that disrupts daily life and relationships. At Sollus Health, our psychiatric clinics specialize in TMS for women experiencing menopause-related depression.
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FDA Approved
TMS Therapy
Don't let menopause-related anxiety and depression control your happiness—learn about treatment options that can help you feel like yourself again.
Understanding Trauma and Its Impact
Trauma can profoundly affect a person’s mental and emotional well-being, often resulting in symptoms like anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and emotional numbness. At Sollus Health in San Diego, we are committed to helping individuals recover from trauma through compassionate, evidence-based care. Our experienced team understands the complexities of trauma and offers personalized treatment plans that empower clients to heal, rebuild resilience, and regain control of their lives.
Defining Menopause-Related Depression
Depression during menopause isn't just feeling sad about aging or life changes. It's a medical condition where hormonal shifts create brain chemistry imbalances that affect mood, energy, and daily functioning. This type of depression often catches women off guard, particularly those who've never experienced mental health challenges in the past.
Women experiencing menopause-related depression commonly report:
- Emotional Changes: Crying without reason, persistent sadness, or feeling overwhelmed by routine tasks.
- Loss of Interest: Reduced enjoyment in activities they once found pleasurable.
- Energy Depletion: Fatigue that doesn't improve with rest or sleep.
- Cognitive Issues: Difficulty concentrating or making decisions.
- Sleep Problems: Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, often worsened by hot flashes.
Menopause-related depression symptoms can start during perimenopause when hormones begin fluctuating and may continue through the menopausal transition. If you're experiencing these mental health symptoms, finding out if TMS is right for you starts with a consultation at Sollus Health.
What Causes Depression During Menopause
Researching why depression occurs during menopause helps explain why menopause and depression treatment with TMS can be so effective for this mental health condition. The causes involve multiple changes happening in your body and brain:
- Hormonal Changes: Declining estrogen levels directly impact brain chemistry by affecting serotonin and dopamine production—the same neurotransmitters that TMS helps regulate.
- Sleep Disruption: Hot flashes and night sweats interrupt restorative sleep, which the brain needs to maintain emotional stability.
- Brain Activity Changes: The prefrontal cortex, responsible for mood regulation, often becomes underactive during this hormonal transition—exactly the brain region that TMS treatment targets.
- Chemical Imbalances: When estrogen drops, mood-regulating chemicals become imbalanced, creating conditions that promote depression.
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How Women Experience Depression During Menopause
Many women experience depression during the menopausal transition, particularly those who have had previous episodes of depression or mental health challenges. The vulnerability is especially pronounced during perimenopause when hormone levels fluctuate unpredictably.
Perimenopause can begin as early as your late 30s, with symptoms potentially lasting 10 years or more for some women. This extended timeframe means that depression related to hormonal changes can impact women during some of their most productive and demanding life stages. The unpredictable nature of perimenopausal symptoms—mood swings that seem to come from nowhere, energy crashes that affect work performance, and emotional overwhelm that impacts family relationships—can be particularly distressing.
Many women are seeking mental health solutions that align with their lifestyle demands. TMS treatment has become an increasingly popular choice for women who want effective mental health care that integrates with their professional responsibilities and family commitments, offering relief without disrupting their daily routines.
If you're struggling with menopause or perimenopause-related depression, you're not alone. Sollus Health's TMS treatment offers hope for lasting relief when traditional mental health treatments haven't provided the results you need.
Why Choose TMS for Menopause-Related Depression
Traditional menopause and depression treatments often fall short for menopausal women. Hormone replacement practices carry risks and aren't suitable for everyone. Antidepressants may cause side effects that worsen menopausal symptoms or interact with other medications you are taking.
Our FDA-approved treatment uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain areas responsible for mood regulation, particularly the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. Patients often find TMS treatment perfect for their needs because it doesn't interfere with other treatments or create medication interactions.
TMS Treatment: Your Solution at Sollus Health
Our Carlsbad clinic specializes in TMS for women experiencing menopause-related depression. We understand that this life transition affects each woman differently, which is why our board-certified psychiatrists create personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs.
TMS appeals to menopausal women because it doesn't interfere with other treatments or create medication interactions. Sessions last 20-40 minutes, allowing you to maintain work and family schedules without disruption. Our patients appreciate being able to return to their daily activities immediately after each session.
Benefits of TMS Treatment at Sollus Health
Women find that TMS works well during menopause because it doesn't complicate their existing mental health treatments or add unwanted side effects. The benefits include:
- No Hormonal Interference: Treatment doesn't affect or interact with hormone replacement sessions.
- No Systemic Side Effects: Magnetic stimulation targets specific brain areas without affecting your entire body.
- Outpatient Convenience: Sessions fit into your busy schedule with no recovery time needed.
- Drug-Free Approach: Avoids additional medications that might worsen menopausal symptoms.
- High Success Rates: Proven effective for treatment-resistant depression when other methods haven't worked.
Your Treatment Experience at Sollus Health
A standard TMS treatment course at our clinic involves daily sessions over four to six weeks. Each session precisely targets brain regions affecting mood regulation, building positive effects gradually. Most patients notice mood improvements by the third week of treatment.
Our procedure requires no anesthesia or preparation. You can drive yourself to our Carlsbad clinic and return to normal activities immediately afterward. This accessibility makes TMS particularly appealing for women juggling multiple responsibilities during life transitions.
What to Expect at Sollus Health
When you choose Sollus Health for your menopause and depression treatment, you'll experience care in our warm, inviting clinic environment. Here's what sets our treatment experience apart:
- Serene Environment: Our facility features a botanical garden and comfortable treatment spaces designed to support your healing journey.
- Advanced Equipment: We use the Apollo chair, the highest FDA-rated TMS equipment available.
- Compassionate Staff: Our technicians are selected for their exceptional listening skills and genuine care for your well-being.
- Specialized Understanding: Our team recognizes the unique challenges women face during menopause and provides tailored support throughout your treatment.
Long-Term Relief Through TMS
TMS at Sollus Health often produces lasting improvements that continue after treatment ends. The brain's ability to form new neural pathways supports sustained mood improvements without ongoing intervention. Some of our patients benefit from occasional maintenance sessions, but many experience sustained relief from a single treatment course.
What Our Patients Say About TMS Treatment
Our patients consistently share positive experiences with TMS at Sollus Health. Here's what they have to say about their mental health treatment experiences:
- "TMS changed my life! This was a leap of faith, and it worked out. TMS saved my life!" — Nicola J., Personal Assistant
- "My TMS experience was life changing. I went from being in bed for weeks and months to rejoining life again. The science behind this technology is the hope so many of us need. If you're thinking about TMS, I highly recommend it." — Benjamin A., Account Executive
- "TMS has helped me incredibly. It took more than halfway through the sessions to see results, but it started to kick in. I highly recommend anyone suffering from depression to try TMS." — Thomas M., Veteran
Schedule Your Free Consultation at Sollus Health
Don't let menopause-related depression control your life. Sollus Health provides specialized TMS treatment for women experiencing depression during menopause throughout North County San Diego, including Carlsbad, Oceanside, Escondido, and surrounding areas. Our psychiatric clinic offers hope for women who haven't found relief through traditional treatments or prefer drug-free options that won't interfere with their menopausal care.
We work with various insurance providers and offer self-pay options to make treatment accessible. Take the first step toward reclaiming your emotional well-being by scheduling your free consultation today. Contact Sollus Health at 619-649-6658 or visit our Carlsbad or Oceanside clinic to get started with your menopause and depression treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The best treatment for menopause depression isn't necessarily a traditional medicine at all. TMS offers a drug-free mental health treatment that uses magnetic pulses to restore normal brain activity in areas responsible for mood regulation, providing relief without the side effects of medications.
Menopause depression can persist throughout the hormonal transition period, which varies for each woman. TMS typically provides lasting relief after a five-to-seven week treatment course, with many patients experiencing sustained improvements that continue long after treatment ends.
Women often wonder if they'll ever feel like themselves again after menopause brings unexpected depression. TMS treatment helps restore brain function to normal patterns, allowing women to regain emotional balance and rediscover joy in their daily lives and relationships.
Perimenopause is often considered the most challenging stage as hormone levels fluctuate unpredictably before stabilizing. TMS can provide relief during any stage of the menopausal transition by targeting the brain regions affected by these hormonal changes.
Women's core personalities don't change after menopause, though depression and hormonal fluctuations can temporarily affect mood and behavior. TMS treatment helps restore normal brain chemistry, allowing women to feel more like their authentic selves again.
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Take the first step toward lasting relief from depression with TMS therapy, a non-invasive, medication-free treatment designed to restore your well-being.
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