Depression Treatments for Women

Apart from the normal causes for depression, women have several other causes for depression. Due to this the number of women suffering from depressive illness is far higher than men.

Pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, menopause and change in menstrual cycle can trigger episodes of depression in women. The use of oral contraceptive also can cause depression. Hormonal treatment is ideal for depression associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Vitamin supplements are used to treat depression associated with oral contraceptives. Numerous herbal treatments are also available