There are women. Likely twice A combination of biological and social factors significantly lower mood, even when they are more likely to seek help, studies have found.
The following are some of the reasons why twice as many women as men – one in eight – struggle with it during their lifetime. Mental stress.
Huge hormonal swings.
Throughout their lives, men’s levels of the primary sex hormone testosterone remain fairly stable.
Around puberty, it remains constant from day to day, only gradually decreasing at a rate of 1% to 2% per year after age 40.
However, as part of the menstrual cycle, girls experience significant changes in estrogen and progesterone levels beginning on the first day of menstruation.
This may contribute to explaining why, by adolescence, rates of depression are comparable in boys and girls, as found in a 2017 study published in the journal Psychological Bulletin. The prevalence of depression in girls then quadruples.
One explanation is that estrogen’s effect occurs outside the ovaries. It is important how the female brain works. It helps in the production of good brain chemicals like serotonin in women.
It explains why, according to a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciencesmen may use this mood enhancer up to 52 percent more often.
A higher rate of women experience Hormone related mental health problems.
According to the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, 15 to 20 percent of new mothers will experience depression in the first year after giving birth.
Poor sleep quantity and quality
Many women complain that their spouses are sound asleep when they wake up. According to a study published in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London, Women have a 40 percent higher risk of insomnia than men.
When they do sleep, they don’t get as much rest and are more likely to wake up in the middle of the night.
Female hormone fluctuations, snoring partners, and children who wake up at night are some of the reasons. But if they don’t get enough sleep, women face more than fatigue. This can add to depressed mood over time.
According to a survey of 10,000 adults, those who experienced insomnia were five times more likely to develop depression.
Burnout is more likely.
In the UK, almost as many women as men are now employed. But even if more women than ever work full- or part-time, the majority are “double-dipping” and still responsible for the same amount of childcare and housework.
A 2018 study from the University of Montreal found that because women have less authority at work, it can also result in the frustration and helplessness that characterize burnout.
More likely to experience the ‘winter blues’
Seasonal depression, also known as the “winter blues” due to the shorter days (less sunlight) in winter, affects six out of every 100 people. Women are four times more likely than men to experience it.
The creation of serotonin, which is already low in women, is aided by sunlight, which is one possible explanation.
Women worry and blame themselves more.
It’s not in your head. Compared to women, boys don’t worry much. According to research, women prefer to internalize their problems while men look outward and try to solve problems when they are feeling unpleasant.
Additionally, they have a greater tendency to blame themselves and ruminate, two behaviors that are linked to depression.
Menopause and feel-good hormones
During menopause, a woman’s estrogen levels begin to fluctuate and eventually stop when her period ends. This causes a significant decrease in mood-enhancing chemicals while their brains adjust.
Additionally, up to 20 percent of menopausal women report having episodes of depression. Women have higher levels of brain protein monoamine oxidase before this change.
As a result, serotonin levels are depleted, making it difficult to maintain a positive attitude.