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ea0035p949 | Steroid metabolism and action | ECE2014

The role of steroid hormones in the development of postpartum depression

Duskova Michaela , Mikesova Michaela , Jirak Roman , Hill Martin , Parizek Antonin , Starka Luboslav

Introduction: Postpartum depression affects 10–15% women after childbirth. There is no currently generally accepted theory about the causes and mechanisms of postpartum mental disorders. The principal hypothesis concerns the association with sudden changes in the production of hormones affecting the nervous system of the mother and, on the other hand, with the ability of receptor systems to adapt to these changes.Methods: We observed changes in ster...