Search for dissertations about: "Peripartum depression"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words Peripartum depression.
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1. Biological Aspects of Peripartum Depression
Abstract : Peripartum depression affects around 12% of women in pregnancy and postpartum, and about 2–3% of European pregnant women use antidepressants, mostly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). An increased risk of poor pregnancy outcomes has been described in women with antenatal depression and SSRI treatment during pregnancy. READ MORE
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2. Biomarkers for Peripartum Depression : Focusing on aspects of the immune system and the metabolome
Abstract : Peripartum depression is a common, multifactorial, and potentially devastating disease among new mothers. A biological marker for peripartum depression would facilitate early detection, better understanding of the pathophysiology, and identification of targets for treatment. READ MORE
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3. Is peripartum depression just another depression?
Abstract : Depressive symptoms in pregnancy are common, reported by approximately 20% of pregnant women worldwide. Of these, around 4-7% fulfill the criteria for major depressive episode (MDE).The prevalence rates of MDE seem no different from those in non-pregnant women of childbearing ages, or may even be lower. READ MORE
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4. Personality and the HPA-axis in Association with Postpartum Depression
Abstract : Postpartum depression is a psychiatric disorder affecting a substantial proportion of newly delivered women, and remains a significant cause of childbirth-related morbidity. The aim of the present thesis was to examine psychological, endocrine and genetic aspects of postpartum depression in a large, population-based sample of women in Uppsala, Sweden. READ MORE
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5. Seasonal aspects of peripartum depressive symptoms
Abstract : Every year, a large proportion of pregnant and newly delivered women develop peripartum depression, a condition that may cause long-term suffering for the entire family. Although there is a lack of consensus, some studies propose an association between season and the risk of developing depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period. READ MORE