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Non-Hormonal Menopause Therapy

Sunstone Psychiatry for Women provides non-hormonal psychiatric treatment for the mood and mental health symptoms of menopause.

Menopause can bring mood swings, anxiety, irritability, and sleep disruption that go well beyond hot flashes — and hormone replacement therapy isn’t the right fit or choice for every woman. Sunstone Psychiatry for Women provides non-hormonal, psychiatric treatment for the mood and mental health symptoms of menopause.

We work alongside your OB-GYN or menopause specialist, focusing specifically on the psychiatric side of this transition.

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What Is Menopause, and Why Non-Hormonal Treatment?

Menopause is defined as the point 12 months after a woman’s final menstrual period, marking the end of reproductive hormone cycling. The drop in estrogen that drives this transition can affect far more than physical symptoms — it’s closely linked to mood changes, anxiety, irritability, and sleep disruption for many women.

While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an effective option for many women, it isn’t appropriate or desired for everyone — whether due to medical history, personal preference, or other health considerations. Non-hormonal options, including certain antidepressant medications, are recognized, evidence-based approaches for managing the mood and sleep-related symptoms of menopause.

Common Signs & Symptoms We Address

  • Increased anxiety or a persistent sense of unease
  • Low mood, irritability, or emotional volatility
  • Sleep disruption not fully explained by hot flashes or night sweats
  • Difficulty concentrating or "brain fog"
  • Loss of motivation or interest in usual activities
  • Heightened stress reactivity

When to Seek Psychiatric Care for Menopause

If mood, anxiety, or sleep symptoms during menopause are affecting your relationships, work, or overall quality of life — and hormone therapy isn’t the right path for you — a psychiatric evaluation can help identify a non-hormonal treatment plan tailored to your symptoms. Sunstone Psychiatry for Women offers individualized perimenopause and menopause support through online psychiatric services. Our services include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy sessions.

Non-Hormonal Treatment Options We Offer

Our team provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management using non-hormonal approaches, including:

SSRIs & SNRIs

Certain antidepressant medications are well studied for treating both mood symptoms and hot flashes associated with menopause.

Gabapentin & Other Non-Hormonal Options

Additional non-hormonal medications may be considered depending on your symptoms and medical history.

Coordinated Care With Your OB-GYN

We communicate with your gynecologist or menopause specialist as needed to ensure your psychiatric and hormonal care are aligned.

How Sunstone Can Help

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Psychiatric Evaluation

We review your symptoms, medical history, and reasons for pursuing a non-hormonal approach.

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Treatment Planning

We discuss non-hormonal medication options, weighing benefits, risks, and your personal preferences.

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Continued Care

We monitor your response and adjust your treatment plan as your symptoms and needs evolve.

FAQs About Non-Hormonal Menopause Therapy

Some women have medical contraindications to hormone therapy, a personal or family history that makes them cautious about it, or simply prefer not to use hormonal medications. Non-hormonal treatment is a well-supported alternative for managing mood and sleep-related symptoms.

Certain SSRIs and SNRIs, along with other non-hormonal medications, are commonly used to treat mood, anxiety, and hot flash symptoms during menopause. We’ll discuss which options may be appropriate for you.

Yes, in some cases. We coordinate with your OB-GYN or menopause specialist to make sure your overall treatment plan is aligned, whether or not HRT is part of it.

This page focuses specifically on menopause (12+ months without a period) and non-hormonal psychiatric approaches. If you’re still in the perimenopausal transition, our team can help determine which stage best describes your symptoms during your evaluation.

Sunstone is a self-pay, out-of-network practice. A superbill is available upon request for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

Yes, we are currently welcoming new patients. You can get started by completing our online inquiry form.

Support for the Mental Health Side of Menopause

Menopause is a hormonal transition, but its mental health impact deserves dedicated psychiatric attention — with or without hormone therapy. Reach out to learn more about our options for psychiatric care for menopause.

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Let’s get you started. We’re here to help.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, hormonal shifts, or the challenges of the peripartum and perimenopausal years — or simply feeling overwhelmed — Sunstone Psychiatry for Women is here for you.

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Important information before submitting an inquiry

Please read the following carefully before completing this form.

This is not a crisis resource. Sunstone Psychiatry for Women is an outpatient tele-psychiatry practice and does not provide emergency or crisis services. If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, having thoughts of harming yourself or others, or require immediate assistance, please call 911, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or go to your nearest emergency department.

No physician-patient relationship is established upon form completion. Completing or submitting this inquiry form does not establish a physician-patient relationship with Sunstone Psychiatry for Women or its psychiatrists. Submission of this form does not guarantee acceptance into the practice, scheduling of an appointment, or receipt of psychiatric services. All inquiries are reviewed individually to determine whether the practice may be an appropriate fit. A physician-patient relationship is established only after completion of an initial evaluation and mutual agreement between the patient and psychiatrist to proceed with care.

This form is not intended for clinical communication. Please do not use this form to communicate urgent medical concerns, psychiatric emergencies, medication requests, clinical questions, or any time-sensitive information. Messages submitted through this form may not be reviewed promptly.

Geographic requirement. To receive services through our practice, you must be physically located within Pennsylvania at the time of each appointment. If you are not currently located in Pennsylvania, we are unfortunately unable to provide care at this time.

Response time. We review inquiries during regular business hours and aim to respond within two business days. Submission of this form does not guarantee a response if our practice is not accepting new patients or does not appear to be an appropriate fit at this time.

Financial responsibility. Sunstone Psychiatry for Women is a self-pay, out-of-network practice. Payment is due at the time of service. By submitting this form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our self-pay model.

Regarding intake inquiry:If, after reviewing your inquiry, we feel a brief introductory call would be helpful to determine fit, we may contact you to schedule one. The introductory call is intended solely to determine whether the practice may be a good fit. It is not a clinical evaluation, and no diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or prescriptions will be provided.