900,000-pregnancy study finds strong bidirectional link between premenstrual disorders and perinatal depression.

A study published in PLOS Medicine reveals a strong bidirectional relationship between premenstrual disorders and perinatal depression, based on data from over 900,000 pregnancies. Women with premenstrual disorders have a higher risk of perinatal depression, and vice versa, suggesting a shared underlying biological mechanism or risk factors. Understanding this association could help healthcare providers better target support for women most likely to be affected.

March 28, 2024
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