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  • Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Neuroendocrinology
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • A significant association exists between depression and early perimenopause/menopause, particularly natural menopause before age 40.
  • Depression impacts the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, affecting hormone levels like cortisol, luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
  • Menopausal changes can increase depression risk, while conditions like dysmenorrhea and depression have a bidirectional relationship, influencing pain perception and treatment outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the intricate relationship between depression and the menstrual cycle.
  • To highlight the bidirectional nature of depression and menstrual disorders.
  • To underscore the need for further research into these complex interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature associating depression with menopausal timing and hormonal changes.
  • Analysis of studies examining the impact of depression on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis.
  • Examination of research on the bidirectional links between depression and menstrual disorders like dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, and amenorrhea.

Main Results:

  • Early menopause, especially natural menopause before 40, shows a strong association with depression.
  • Depression disrupts the HPG axis, leading to altered LH, FSH, and cortisol levels.
  • Menstrual disorders and depression exhibit a bidirectional relationship, affecting pain, treatment response, and potentially causing each other. Menstrual abnormalities can also be a side effect of depression treatments.

Conclusions:

  • The interplay between depression and the menstrual cycle is complex and bidirectional.
  • Depression significantly impacts hormonal balance and menopausal timing.
  • Further detailed studies are necessary to fully understand the effects of depression on women's reproductive health and menstrual cycle.