Korean Medication Algorithm Project for Depressive Disorder 2025 (IV): Female and Elderly

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Objectives Depressive disorders vary widely by age and sex, necessitating individualized treatment approaches.Women experience hormonal fluctuations across their lifespan, contributing to distinctive symptom patterns, while older adults often present with atypical features such as cognitive decline or somatic complaints.With the rising prevalence of depression in Korea, the Korean Medication Algorithm Project for Depressive Disorder (KMAP-DD) has been periodically revised to offer practical, consensus-based treatment guidelines tailored to local clinical settings.