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Hormone Therapy Guide

Depression, Low Mood and Menopause

A deeper dive into hormone therapy and antidepressants

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Dr. Jen Gunter
Mar 11, 2024
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The menopause transition (the years leading up to the final period) and menopause are both associated with an increased risk of low mood and depression. That the chaotic hormone fluctuations of the menopause transition might play a role in depression isn’t surprising, given the existence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder …

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