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Among 108 perimenopausal women, 44.4% had psychiatric morbidity, most commonly major depressive disorder (31%), which was significantly associated with lower education, rural domicile, and late perimenopause.
Cross-Sectional (n=108)
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Perimenopausal women have a high prevalence of psychiatric morbidity, most commonly depression, highlighting the need for screening in this vulnerable population.
High depression rates in perimenopausal women support screening; observational data leave causal links and interventions open.
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Chaudhury et al. (2016) conducted a cross-sectional in Perimenopause (n=108). Perimenopause was evaluated on Psychiatric morbidity (major depressive disorder, anxiety, or both). Among 108 perimenopausal women, 44.4% had psychiatric morbidity, most commonly major depressive disorder (31%), which was significantly associated with lower education, rural domicile, and late perimenopause.
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