Review

Screening Tools Needed for Perimenopausal Mood and Cognitive Changes

This review identifies that perimenopausal women progress from irregular cycles to hot flashes, night sweats, and cognitive symptoms, with an increased risk of anxiety and depression regardless of prior psychiatric history. Validated screening tools including the PHQ-9, GAD-7, and menopause-specific instruments are essential for early identification of mood and cognitive changes during late perimenopause.