postmenopausal depression

Earlier Age at Menopause Increases Risk of Depression

Estrogens have neuroprotective and antidepressant effects.  During the perimenopause, when estrogen levels fluctuate and then fall significantly, women are more vulnerable to depression and cognitive deficits.  A recent study has investigated the association between age [...]

By |2016-08-05T10:47:23-04:00January 19th, 2016|Depressive Disorders, Menopausal Symptoms|Comments Off on Earlier Age at Menopause Increases Risk of Depression
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