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Hyperthyroidism II: Pathophysiology

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Using a Murine Model of Psychosocial Stress in Pregnancy as a Translationally Relevant Paradigm for Psychiatric Disorders in Mothers and Infants
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Using a Murine Model of Psychosocial Stress in Pregnancy as a Translationally Relevant Paradigm for Psychiatric Disorders in Mothers and Infants

Published on: June 13, 2021

Post partum depression and thyroid function.

Farahnaz Keshavarzi1, Katayoun Yazdchi, Mehrali Rahimi

  • 1Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.

Iranian Journal of Psychiatry
|September 7, 2012
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Summary

Thyroid dysfunction was not found to be more prevalent in women with postpartum depression. Lower thyroid hormone levels and younger age were associated with higher depression scores, suggesting individual assessment is needed.

Keywords:
Postpartum depressionPostpartum periodThyroid hormone

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Using a Murine Model of Psychosocial Stress in Pregnancy as a Translationally Relevant Paradigm for Psychiatric Disorders in Mothers and Infants
06:39

Using a Murine Model of Psychosocial Stress in Pregnancy as a Translationally Relevant Paradigm for Psychiatric Disorders in Mothers and Infants

Published on: June 13, 2021

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Women's Health
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Postpartum depression (PPD) poses a significant risk to women's mental health.
  • Previous research has explored a potential link between thyroid function and PPD.
  • Investigating thyroid function in PPD is crucial for understanding its etiology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if thyroid function tests differ between women with PPD and healthy controls.
  • To explore the relationship between thyroid hormones and PPD severity.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 48 women diagnosed with PPD and 65 controls.
  • Diagnostic evaluation using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-TR.
  • Assessment of thyroid function tests, including TSH, T3RU, and T3 levels.
  • Data analysis using SPSS version 13.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant differences in thyroid function tests were found between the PPD group and controls.
  • Multiple regression analysis indicated that lower serum TSH, T3RU, and T3 levels, younger age, and longer postpartum duration were associated with higher Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) scores (P=0.008).

Conclusions:

  • The study found no increased prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in women with PPD compared to controls.
  • Thyroid dysfunction should be considered on an individual basis for women with PPD.
  • The role of thyroid dysfunction as a primary cause of PPD requires further investigation.