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Erschienen in: Archives of Women's Mental Health 1/2020

13.02.2019 | Review Article

Depression during perimenopause: the role of the obstetrician-gynecologist

verfasst von: Greta B. Raglan, Jay Schulkin, Elizabeth Micks

Erschienen in: Archives of Women's Mental Health | Ausgabe 1/2020

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Abstract

Depression in women is more common during perimenopause (the transition to menopause) than at other times in the life cycle. Symptoms of depression may be different in perimenopausal women compared to younger or older women, and are often dismissed as part of normal menopause. This is an expert narrative review. There are several evidence-based screening modalities which can be integrated into routine women’s health visits, and can facilitate distinguishing between depression and normal perimenopausal symptoms. There is emerging evidence regarding the effect of hormonal changes on the development of perimenopausal depression and its optimal treatment, though critical research gaps remain. Obstetrician-gynecologists and other primary care providers play a vital role in the detection and management of depression in women. Providers caring for women during perimenopause have a unique opportunity to diagnose depression in their patients and identify appropriate treatment options.
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Metadaten
Titel
Depression during perimenopause: the role of the obstetrician-gynecologist
verfasst von
Greta B. Raglan
Jay Schulkin
Elizabeth Micks
Publikationsdatum
13.02.2019
Verlag
Springer Vienna
Erschienen in
Archives of Women's Mental Health / Ausgabe 1/2020
Print ISSN: 1434-1816
Elektronische ISSN: 1435-1102
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-019-0950-6

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