Hormones and Depression in Women Over 40 — The Signs You Need to Know

Depression in women over 40. Hormonal depression. Perimenopause and mood. Menopause and mental health. If you are exhausted, emotionally empty, and have been told you are fine — your hormones may be the root cause. Physician Assistant Jessica Crespo brings 26 years of clinical experience to the conversation nobody is having — why women over 40 are depressed and don’t know it, how declining estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol drive mood, and exactly what to say to your doctor to finally get answers.