Psychopathology in Women and Men: Focus on Female Hormones

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Abstract

Estrogens are neuroprotective with respect to neuronal degeneration, growth, and susceptibility to toxins. The cyclic fluctuations of estrogens and progesterone enhance the response to stress, which confers susceptibility to depression and anxiety.

Topics & Keywords

Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments Stress Responses and Cortisol Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 154, Issue 12, pp. 1641-1647

DOI: 10.1176/ajp.154.12.1641

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