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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
Abstract excerpt
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 replacement therapy can be efficacious in treating depression in hypogonadal men. Although it is not possible to model...
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