Affect of Duavive on Mood & Anxiety Symptoms

Summary

This study evaluates the impact of conjugated estrogens/ bazedoxifene (CE/ BZA) on the mood (depression and anxiety) in peri- and early menopausal women.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Females between 45-60 years of age
* Able to communicate in English
* In perimenopause as defined by World Health Organization (WHO) Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop (STRAW) criteria, OR in early menopause (within 10 years of final menstrual period)
* Suffering from Depressive symptoms (10+ on CES-D-10) AND/OR anxiety symptoms (10+ on GAD-7)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Personal history of breast/ ovarian/ endometrial cancer/ endometrial hyperplasia.
* Abnormal uterine bleeding that has not been adequately investigated.
* Active or past venous or arterial thromboembolic disease (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke, myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease).
* Active liver disease.
* Known protein C, protein S, or antithrombin deficiency or other known thrombophilic disorders.
* Known or suspected pregnancy, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers
* Partial or complete loss of vision due to ophthalmic vascular disease.
* Uncontrolled hypertension (Systolic blood pressure \>160mm Hg and/ or diastolic blood pressure \>95 mm Hg)
* Endocrine disease (other than thyroid disease) that may adversely affect mood (i.e., Cushing's disease, Addison's disease). For women with abnormal TSH, it will be corrected in advance of trial initiation.
* Active serious suicidal ideation with intent.
* Symptoms of active psychosis.
* Daily use of antidepressive medication.
* Use of other psychoactive or centrally acting medications within 2 weeks before study screening.
* Known hypersensitivity to either CE or BZA.

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