Understanding Depressed Women.

 

Several contributing factors that causes depression were being identified Hormonal balance or imbalance, which are evident during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, as well as after giving birth or experiencing unintentional abortion, are considered as some of the contributing factors of depression among women.

Moreover, hormone fluctuations occurring in the monthly menstrual cycle of women probably contribute to premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe syndrome marked especially by depression, anxiety, and mood swings that occur in the week before menstruation and interfere with normal activities.

Learning about the factors can help young, middle-aged and elderly women minimize the risk of depression and obtain the help of a physician to treat it more effectively.

Clinical studies shows that Zoloft, an antidepressant drug , is not being recommended right away for people experiencing depression because it is suspected to worsen the condition of the patients.

Depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder(SAD), and premenstrual dysphoric mood disorder (PDMD) are the common illness among patients which uses Zoloft, the antidepressant drug as treatment.

Zoloft is also known as sertraline hydrochloride, which increases the amount of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain because it blocks the resorption of serotonin from synapse, it is called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

The side effects which are commonly expressed is headaches, drowsiness, nausea, insomnia, and dryness of the mouth. However, There are other side effects that may not subside until the use of the drug is discontinued, such as decline in sexual performance, mainly ejaculation-related problems, as well as Zoloft birth defects.

When it comes to the men and women, the effect of depression is not the same.Women are more prone to depression than men and the effect of depression in women as well as its pattern and symptoms are not the same as to men.

Depression in women is very common because women are twice as likely to develop clinical depression as men. Depression in the United States reached to 15 million people got affected and majority of them are women which nearly two thirds do not get the help they need.

To minimize the increasing number of women suffering from depression, psychotherapy and antidepressant therapy is recommended, instead of advising them to automatically take medication.

 

 

Depression In Women

 

Anyone can experience depression more so by women. As per the National Mental Health Association, one in every eight women is expected to develop major depression in their lifetime. In the United States alone, approximately 12 million women in a year are diagnosed to have major depression. A variety of factors can be considered in why women are twice as likely to suffer depression from men but the treatment approaches are more or less the same. Treatment can be using medications like Zoloft and psychotherapy among others. Antidepressant is the main treatment for depression but in some cases, it is not given. An example would be the British study where it showed Zoloft to be ineffective at treating depression in patients with dementia.

 

What Can Cause Depression in Women?

Premenstrual Problems

Changes in hormonal levels during the menstrual cycle can lead to symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) which includes bloating, fatigue, irritability and mood changes. Usually, most women experience mild symptoms of PMS but some can have severe cases which can be disruptive in their normal activities. This condition is diagnosed as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

Role Strain

The woman of today is no longer limited to functioning as a mother and a wife. Working women are increasing in number and that adds to their already demanding roles. When there is a failure to meet the demands of even just a single role, role strain occurs. The woman can feel the overwhelming responsibilities and she can be subjected to stress and depression.

Pregnancy

The pregnant woman has major changes in hormones which could increase the risk for her to develop major depression. Other factors contributing to depression are unwanted pregnancies, miscarriage, infertility and spousal neglect among others.

Postpartum Depression

After childbirth most women feel the blues for a few weeks but longer than that could mean postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is known to be influenced by the sudden drop in hormones but other factors such as birth defects can trigger this condition. Certain medications like Zoloft can cause birth anomalies. Women whose babies had birth anomalies may blame themselves for not being cautious when they were still pregnant. Zoloft birth defect lawsuits have been filed by those parents whose babies developed birth defects to be rightfully compensated for all the sufferings that they’ve incurred.