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Headline:

Studies link depression risk, menopause

Newspaper Article Synopsis:

Two studies show that women increase their chances of having a bout of depression as menopause approaches. One study found that women with a history of PMS were more likely to experience depression; the other study found that women nearing menopause were almost twice as likely to develop symptoms of depression.

Newspaper Article Source:

Associated Press. Studies link depression risk, menopause. Star Tribune, 2006 April 04: A4(col 4-5).

Journal Article Citation:

Freeman, EW., et al. Associations of Hormones and Menopausal Status With Depressed Mood in Women With No History of Depression. Archives of general psychiatry 2006 Apr 01; 63(4): 375-382.

NT-M /04/04/2006