Menopause-related depression risks may be overstated

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A new study published in the journal The Lancet suggests that the link between menopause and depression risks in women may have been overstated. The research did not find conclusive evidence that menopause universally increases the risk of depressive symptoms or major depressive disorder. The authors clarify that depression is not a universal problem associated with the menopause transition. These findings encourage a more personalized approach to menopause management, highlighting the importance of monitoring mental health without assuming an inevitable increase in depression risks.

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Menopause Is Often Wrongly Linked with Depression, Study Finds - The Washington Post, www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/03/05/menopause-depression-risks/. Accessed 10 Apr. 2024.