Menopause and Mood: The Role of Estrogen in Midlife Depression and Beyond

• Published in: The Psychiatric clinics of North America Vol. 46; no. 3; p. 463
• Main Author: Soares, Claudio N
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.2023
• Subjects: Depression; Perimenopause; Treatments; Menopause; Estrogen

Depression is a disabling condition that often leads to significant burden. Women are more vulnerable to depression during reproductive-related "windows of vulnerability" such as the menopause transition and early postmenopausal years. This heightened vulnerability can be attributed, at le...