Associations between low sex hormone concentrations and depression in older women: An observational study

Depression is the most common mental illness world-wide, and has been reported as more prevalent in women than in men [1]. It has been suggested that relative sex hormone insufficiency, notably lower testosterone concentrations in postmenopausal women compared with men [2], may contribute to a greater likelihood of depression. A systematic review of depression in the elderly indicated the point prevalence of depression to be between 4.0  % and 10.3 % for women over 75 years [3]. Women of this age are approximately 50 % more likely to be affected than men [3].

Source: Maturitas - August 3, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Rakibul M. Islam, Robin J. Bell, Michael Berk, David J. Handelsman, John J. McNeil, Rory Wolfe, Robyn L. Woods, Susan R. Davis Tags: Original article Source Type: research