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Essential Reads: Neurosteroids, Allopregnanolone and Vulnerability to Depression in Women

Women are twice as likely as men to suffer from a depressive disorder. In addition, they are vulnerable to mood disorders associated with reproductive functioning, specifically premenstrual dysphoric disorder, perinatal depression, and perimenopausal depression. There is strong evidence to indicate that biological factors (genetic vulnerability, hormonal changes) and psychosocial factors (life stress) interact with one… Read More »

Essential Reads: Stress, Anxiety and Depression in Couples Undergoing Infertility Treatment

In the United States, about 9% of men and 11% of women of reproductive age have experienced fertility problems. In a recent review (FULL TEXT available), Paraskevi and colleagues discuss how stress, anxiety and depression impact the outcomes of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and explore whether supportive interventions may help couples to minimize fertility-related stress,… Read More »

5 Best Kratom For Anxiety & Depression 2021 – Types & Dosage

If you’re looking for the best kratom for anxiety, then you might want to know more about kratom first, the various strains that it has, its health benefits, and the possible risks you’ll be exposing yourself to when you’re taking the product. Mitragyna speciosa[1] or better known as kratom is a plant indigenous to Southeast… Read More »

Depression: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Depression is being colorblind and constantly being told how colorful the world is! There are many ways in which depression can be present. People often confuse it with sadness which leads to a lot of judgement, misunderstandings, and negative attributions to their character and worth. Under the CDC, about 7.6% of humans above the age… Read More »

Perimenopausal Depression in Women with More Variable Levels of Estradiol and Lower Progesterone Levels

Women are at increased risk for depressive symptoms during the menopause transition. It has long been suspected that falling estrogen levels play a role in triggering the onset of depression; however, if all women experience declining levels of estrogen and progesterone during this transition, why is it that only some women suffer from depression in… Read More »

Menopausal Depression is Common, Who Is at Risk?

Patients and clinicians may not be fully aware that women are at increased risk for depression during the menopausal transition. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians screen all adults for depression, highlighting the importance of screening in populations at particularly high risk for depression. While these recommendations have prompted increased awareness… Read More »