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Women, Hormones & Depression

By Jerry Kennard, Health Pro Monday, September 10, 2007

 

In these two examples, it seems clear that hormones do play a role in the onset of depression, but because of the intimate relationship between physical, emotional and environmental factors, questions remain over the very specific role of hormones in relation to depression.

 

Sources:

 

Hammen, C. (2005) Depression. Psychology Press.

 

* Robertson, Audra (2006,11,08). Premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Retrieved September 10, 2007, from MedlinePlus Web site: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

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By Jerry Kennard, Health Pro— Last Modified: 12/07/10, First Published: 09/10/07