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Hypogonadism predisposes males to the development of behavioural and neuroplastic depressive phenotypes.
Psychoneuroendocrinology - 1 Oct 2011
Wainwright Steven R, Lieblich Stephanie E, Galea Liisa A M
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The incidence of depression is 2-3× higher in women particularly during the reproductive years, an occurrence that has been associated with levels of sex hormones. The age-related decline of testosterone levels in men corresponds with the increased acquisition of depressive symptoms, and hormone...
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