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Male Depression During Pregnancy
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According to major surveys, major depressive disorder affects nearly 15 million Americans (about 7% of the adult population) in a given year. While depression is an illness that can affect anyone at any time in their life, the average age of onset is 32 (although adults ages 49 - 54 years are the age group with the highest rates of depression.). Other major risk factors for depression include being female, being African-American, and living in poverty.
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Understanding Depression During Pregnancy and Postpartum, Part...
Although there is limited evidence from research studies to guide the treatment of women with depression during pregnancy or lactation,... Read more »
Depression during Pregnancy
Ever since I was diagnosed with depression, I dreaded the day when I became pregnant. Most antidepressants are in a class of drugs that are... Read more »
Is There a Difference Between Male and Female Depression?
Depression can happen to anybody including both men and women. Yet there can be some significant differences in how depression is... Read more »
Depression During Pregnancy and Postpartum Part 1: Prevalence and...
Depression is the leading cause of disease-related disability among women in the world. In particular, women during their reproductive... Read more »
Light Therapy for Depression during Pregnancy
When I found out that I was pregnant, I made three phone calls. The first was to my husband at work, the second was to my parents and the... Read more »
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Depression boosts pregnancy risks
New research suggests that depression during pregnancy can increase risks for the unborn baby, including an increased chance of premature birth and... Read more »
Pregnancy Doubles Female-to-Male HIV Transmission Risk: Study ...
According to a new study, men who are in a relationship with a HIV-positive woman have double the risk of becoming infected with the virus... Read more »
Depression Linked to Male Urinary Incontinence
Researchers have found a link between depression, enlarged prostate, and incontinence in men. A study of more than 5,000 men found that major... Read more »
Depression, Pregnancy, and Acupuncture
____________ ResourcesDepression is difficult enough, but for pregnant women, it can present additional problems. Most antidepressant medications... Read more »
Risk factors for depression during pregnancy
The U.S. National Women's Health Information Center offers this list of factors that increase a woman's risk of developing depression during or after... Read more »
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