Adjustment Disorder in Menopausal / perimenopausal women

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? NE
Is it more common among menopausal / perimenopausal women? Menopause can constitute a difficult life transition, but no good AjD epidemiology
Are menopausal / perimenopausal women at higher risk? #N/A
How much higher is the risk? NE
How often can it be missed? High
Does it show up differently among menopausal / perimenopausal women? Yes contextually
How might it look different? Distress may center on symptoms, ageing, identity/work/relationship transition rather than menopause itself
What commonly occurs alongside it? Depression; anxiety
What can it be confused with? Normal menopausal adjustment; depression; GAD
Common screening tool ADNM-20 — Adjustment Disorder–New Module-20
Separate screening tool for menopausal / perimenopausal women None
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