FIGO Best Practice Recommendations for Mental Health in Menopausal Women

International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics guidelines address mental health during menopause, identifying anxiety and depression as prevalent during perimenopause and recommending individualized treatment including cognitive-behavioral therapy, specific antidepressants (escitalopram, venlafaxine), and hormone therapy. The recommendations emphasize early detection through primary care training and highlight that mental health issues during menopause are often overlooked in low- and middle-income countries.