The role of estrogen in the mood-lowering effects of acute tryptophan depletion in postmenopausal women /

The role of estrogen in the mood-lowering effects of acute tryptophan depletion in postmenopausal women /

Depression is a major mental health problem for women. Several lines of evidence suggest that fluctuating levels of estrogen associated with various reproductive events are related to changes in mood. It has been hypothesized that estrogen may exert its influence on mood via its effect on the seroto...

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Main Author: Schleifer, Laura A.
Other Authors: Sherwin, Barbara (advisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2001
Subjects:
Mood (Psychology) > Physiological aspects
Menopause > Psychological aspects
Middle aged women > Mental health
Tryptophan > Physiological effect
Estrogen > Physiological effect
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