Postpartum Depression : Causes
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Expected Mood Changes Women commonly have mood changes during pregnancy. They are caused by changes in hormone levels. Many mood changes are normal and even expected, since having a baby can lead to several lifestyle changes. Support from your fam...
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There is no diagnostic test for postpartum depression. However, it is important to understand that it is, nonetheless, a real illness, and like a physical ailment, it has specific symptoms.
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Diagnosis of postpartum depression can be made through a clinical interview with the patient to assess symptoms.
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The cause of postpartum depression has been extensively studied. Alterations of hormone levels for prolactin, progesterone, estrogen, and cortisol are not significantly different from those of patients who do not suffer from postpartum depression....
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There is no specific diagnostic test for PPD. However, it is important to understand that PPD is a bona fide illness, and that it has specific symptoms, the same as a physical condition. Blood tests to measure thyroid hormone levels can rule out p...
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