Atrial fibrillation (A-tre-al fi-bri-LA-shun), or AF, is the most common type of arrhythmia (ah-RITH-me-ah). An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm. AF occurs if rapid, disorganized electrical signals cause the heart's two upper chambersâcalled the atria (AY-tree-uh)âto fibrillate.
Causes weight gain, depression. Progesterone is not always the answer. Causes weight gain, depression. Get yourself tested, saliva tests are low in cost and will tell you if your progesterone is low or not. If you guess and didn't need more progesterone, look up the effects of too much progesterone in the body: weight gain, constipation, depression.
Q: Is it normal to feel anxious or depressed during the onset of menopause? A: Yes, the fluctuation in estrogen and another key hormone, progesterone, can cause anxiety or depression. Frequent, troubling high anxiety or panic attacks, however, are not a normal part of menopause. Some women develop a panic disorder during menopause. RELATED: Study Shows Link Between Your Age at Menopause and Depression Later. A: Youâll notice sudden, intense feelings of doom or anxiety.