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| n |
Mood disorders
are influenced by gender, likely via
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hormonal state
and transitions. This allows for
some
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degree of anticipation.
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| n |
Mood
disorders are greatly under-treated; presenting an
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opportunity
for internists, gynecologists and others to
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improve
identification and reduce morbidity and
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mortality.
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| n |
The marriage
of improved basic science knowledge of
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hormonal
influences on brain and mood, as well as
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greater
understanding of mood disorder
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phenomenology,
provides hope for more specific and
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effective
treatments.
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