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Depression in Women - Causes, Treatment of depression in woman

In general it is thought that depression is twice as common in women than men, although it is not fully understood why. The difference may be partly attributable to women being more willing to seek medical help than men. However, genetic and biological factors and hormonal changes in women as a result of age and reproductive cycles are all likely to be important influences of depression in woman. In children depression seems to affect equal number of boys and girls, but the rates change after puberty. We already know that women are more likely than men to suffer mood swings as a normal part of the menstrual cycle - and some women do have their first experience of depression within a few months of giving birth.

But other gender factors can play a part in Depression in women too - sociologists point to greater stress women are often under because of the demands of the conflict between their traditional role as wife and mother and pressure to work or the desire to have a career as well. Men and women have about the same rate of bipolar disorder (manic depression), though its course in women typically has more depressive and fewer manic episodes. It is recomended to know the causes of your depression and consult the doctor to treat depression at an eary stage.

Depression in women is also more common where there is domestic violence.

What are the symptoms of depression in women?

About 25% of women have depression at least once in their life. Regardless of many contributing factors, depression is a highly treatable illness and treatments are effective for a majority of women. If you are depressed, you may have some of these symptoms:

• Reduction of interest and/or pleasure in activities, including sex
• Feelings of guilt, hopelessness and worthlessness
• Suicidal thoughts (recurrent)
• Sleep disturbance (insomnia or hypersomnia). Sleeping too much, or not being able to go to sleep or stay asleep
• Appetite/weight changes
• Period irregularities.
• Constipation.
• Attention/concentration difficulties and making decisions
• Decreased energy or unexplained fatigue
• Psychomotor disturbances
• Feeling very tired or slowed down
• Having aches and pains that don't get better with treatment

Cause of Depression in Woman

Various factors of a women's lives contributes developing depression such as developmental, reproductive, hormonal, genetic, and other biological factors like abuse and oppression, etc. Some other causes of depression in women are Genetics, Sex Hormone, Psychological and social factor, Life stress and trauma and Interpersonal relationship and cognitive styles.

What Healthcare Provider Can Do for women in depression:

Depression treatment varies by individual, and can include: Professional counseling and Antidepressant medication- you can find more on women depression medication

What Woman Can Do in Depression:

• Put off making any major life decisions (like changing jobs, moving, or getting married or divorced) when you are depressed.
• Don't use alcohol, drugs or medications that have not been prescribed to you because they may interfere with your medications.
• Get plenty of rest.
• Eat balanced diet.
• Keep up hope that you will improve, even if gradually.
• Get regular exercise.
• Obtain support from friends and family.

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