The Link Between Estrogen and Depression

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Women in perimenopause and menopause have many hormonal changes, in which, a serious decrease in estrogen is a key factor that makes women face a high risk of depression.

1. Estrogen and depression in pre- and post-menopausal women

According to research by Dr. Wendy Marsh - Department of Psychiatry, University of Massachusetts Medical School, the hormone estrogen with the main component estradiol produced over many years in women has an impact on serotonin - a substance in the brain related to serotonin. on depression and mood in women. Research results show that, if estradiol is produced over a period of many years, from the time a woman starts menstruating until the start of menopause, it can reduce the risk of depression during a woman's menopause for the next 10 years.
Other studies have shown that, during perimenopause, hormonal changes are an easy factor leading to symptoms of depression in women. The results of Dr. Wendy Marsh's study above have added to the fact that if women experience early menopause, have fewer menstrual cycles in their lifetime, and often experience hot flashes, that means less estrogen is produced. or decline as women enter menopause, are at higher risk for depression.

Estrogen và trầm cảm ở phụ nữ tiền mãn kinh, mãn kinh có mối quan hệ như thế nào?
Estrogen và trầm cảm ở phụ nữ tiền mãn kinh, mãn kinh có mối quan hệ như thế nào?

2. Overcoming depression in women

Entering the age of perimenopause, women need to actively learn about this period to be able to protect their own health. Here are ways to help limit depression in women:
Regularly exercising regularly, moving your body every morning will help refresh your mind and limit negative thoughts. pole. Build a scientific and nutritious diet. Have a healthy lifestyle, a scientific and reasonable schedule of activities and work. Increase communication with friends and people around to change the mood. Learn to self-regulate emotions. Read more books and newspapers to improve your mood and expand knowledge and understanding about life, thereby finding ways to solve your own problems, reduce negative thoughts. Pay attention to estrogen supplements of plant origin from soybeans or soy products. Isoflavones in soybeans are known as phytoestrogens, which can replace female hormones, have the effect of reducing premenstrual and menopausal symptoms, limiting hot flashes, sweating and sweating. Night sweats, limit the increase of cholesterol in the blood and reduce osteoporosis.

Chú ý bổ sung Estrogen có nguồn gốc thực vật từ đậu nành hoặc các sản phẩm từ đậu nành
Chú ý bổ sung Estrogen có nguồn gốc thực vật từ đậu nành hoặc các sản phẩm từ đậu nành

3. Treatment of depression in women?

Women in perimenopause and menopause experience changes such as mood (temperament), loss of satisfaction, weight changes, sleep disturbances, body fatigue, and prolonged sadness. women need to see a doctor to be examined and diagnosed with depression or not. Early specialist visits can lead to more effective treatment.

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