Common causes of depression in women?

They call it PMS because Mad Cow Disease was already taken.  ~Author Unknown

It is likely that genetic, biological, chemical, hormonal, environmental, psychological, and social factors all intersect to contribute to depression. However, in women, depression often tie to a family history of depression and hormonal changes patterns.

Genetics Factor
If a woman has a family history of depression, she may be more at risk of developing the illness. However, this is not a hard and fast rule. Depression can occur in women without family histories of depression, and women from families with a history of depression may not develop depression themselves. Genetics research indicates that the risk for developing depression likely involves the combination many factors, yet genes do play a role.


Brain chemistry appears to be a significant factor in depressive disorders. Modern brain-imaging technologies, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), have shown that the brains of people suffering from depression appear different than those of people without depression. The parts of the brain responsible for regulating mood, thinking, sleep, appetite and behavior don’t appear to be functioning properly. Important neurotransmitters— chemicals that brain cells use to communicate—may be out of balance. But these images do not reveal WHY the depression has occurred.

I have depicted a damaged brain cell similar to a burnout light bulb. This may offend some people. But, the truth is, like all cells in the body, brain cells do get damaged and do died out. But rest assure, this is nothing new to scientists. Our body discards old cells and damaged cells and replaces them all the time.

The body regenerates through cells reproduction, proteins and other biochemicals replacement. Such biological actions are often seen in scar and wound recovery. Even in normal conditions, cells get aged and replaced every moment in time. At the end of the day, the body and brain are capable of cells repair, replenishment and replication.

At the time when my mind experiences severe depressive states, I envision that a large numbers of brain cells in my head barely survive. They are like crops in the field, some injured, some eaten, and the rest surviving under harsh conditions.

A few more "don't do this" advice during your pregnancy.

The American Academy of Family Physicians says it's very important to heed a few of them, namely:

• Don't smoke.
• Don't use illicit drugs.
• Don't drink alcohol.
• Don't clean the cat's litter box.
• Don't eat raw meat.
• Don't use a sauna or hot tub.
• Don't douche. Just bathe normally.

Scientists are also studying the influence of female hormones, which change throughout life.   Researchers have shown that hormones directly affect the brain chemistry that controls emotions and mood. Specific times during a woman’s life are of particular interest, including puberty; the times before menstrual periods; before, during, and just after pregnancy (postpartum); and again at menopause.




As a woman, when you love your body, 
you love the next generation. 
Take good care of yourself 
during pregnancy.

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Updated 4/17/2013

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