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The role of sex hormones in severe mental illness: A genetic exploration.
Psychoneuroendocrinology - 1 May 2026
Veeneman R R, Verweij K J H, Sommer I E C, Treur J L, Vermeulen J M
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INTRODUCTION: Prominent sex differences exist in severe mental illness (SMI), with increasing evidence pointing towards a pivotal role for sex hormones. Elucidation of these hormonal influences is crucial to tailor sex-specific prevention and treatment. METHODS: To investigate potential shared genetics and bi-directional causal effects between sex hormone traits and SMI (depressive disorder, bipolar disorder and...
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