Women, regardless of nationality or socioeconomic status, have a higher chance of having depression than men. The reasons for this appear to be a combination of biological and cultural factors.
Extreme hormonal changes can trigger mood swings in all women. There are studies that show how the hormones can contribute to depression, but the reason is not yet totally clear.
Female hormones undoubtedly play a big role in “premenstrual dysphoria," postpartum depression, and season affective disorder, or SAD. These forms of depression can diminish or stop after the menopause.
In early puberty, girls age 11 (or younger) are more prone to experience depression during adolescence than older girls.
But women between the ages of 20 and 45 are most at risk of getting depression. Based on study results, 34% of this age group complain of having symptoms of major depression.
Depression can occur around menopause, too. This is the stage when women's hormonal secretion changes. Usually, women experience symptoms like lack of sleep, mood swing, hypertension, and loss of appetite during this time.
Once women pass into post menopause, the average depression scores are nearly as low as those women that haven't reached pre menopause yet, according to studies.
But, there are cases of women who experience menopause and suffer from depression at the same time. A common cause of this type of depression is seasonal changes.
There are other studies in the United States that have reported that even grandmothers who care for their grandchildren and family have a high risk for depression. However, other factors may be involved here.
Known for his successful approach towards chronic wellness issues, Dr. Linell King and the team at Naples Vitality combine an integrative, functional medicine approach informed by advanced lab testing.
Our unique approach to diagnosing and resolving chronic health issues recognizes that lasting health depends on resolving the underlying root causes of your symptoms. Click here to learn more »
One of the unique aspects of Naples Vitality is that we look at the body in a holistic manner... evaluating the imbalances between different organ systems, rather than looking at organs in isolation.
Our approach seeks to empower you with lifelong health skills that serve you and your entire family – supported by our entire team. Click here to learn more about our approach with Dr. Linell King.
After you have reviewed the information on our website, we encourage you to watch one of our amazing masterclasses or our free mini-course on conquering inflammation & autoimmunity that are part of our educational programming.
This way, you can make an informed decision whether partnering with Naples Vitality is right for you. Learn more...